Specimen Technician

Job Title: Lab Assistant
Job Location: Chicago IL
Job Duration:3+ Months
Shift: 1P-930P ROTATING SAT'S 830A-5P
Covid Vaccination Required? Yes

Pay Rate : $18/hr on W2
 
Job Description: Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.
 
Job requirements:

• Receive, sort, and log incoming laboratory specimens accurately and in a timely manner.

• Prepare specimens for testing by centrifuging, aliquoting into sample containers, checking for clots or fibrin, and building worklists.
• Perform workstation preparation duties including inoculation, slide preparation, and labeling.
• Prepare reagents and media as needed for department use, following established protocols.
• Operate laboratory instruments and perform routine maintenance on select equipment.
• Record and monitor data such as temperature charts and maintain detailed laboratory logs.
• Assist with specimen storage, retrieval, and resolution of pending lists or missing samples.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date departmental files and records.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests and document results per protocol.
• Replace and monitor gas cylinders as required for laboratory operations.
• Clean and decontaminate work surfaces regularly to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
• Dispose of all biohazardous waste in accordance with institutional and OSHA guidelines.
• Follow all PPE protocols and laboratory safety regulations at all times.
• Utilize the laboratory information system (LIS) and other computer software to manage specimen data and track workflow.
• Participate in quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes as assigned.
• Complete ongoing training modules and competency assessments to ensure proficiency in assigned tasks.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• Background in mathematics and science coursework strongly encouraged.

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.