Job Description
Primary Job Title:
Lab Assistant
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Laboratory Technician
Specimen Processing Assistant
Clinical Lab Support Specialist
Location:
West Hills, CA
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
Contract Details:
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 5.5 months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $18$24 per hour
Shift/Hours:
MondayFriday
10:00 PM 6:30 AM (Overnight Shift)
Job Summary:
The Lab Assistant performs essential laboratory support activities that ensure accurate, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role assists professional laboratory staff in preparing, processing, and maintaining specimens, reagents, and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Receive and sort specimens into appropriate laboratory departments.
Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment.
Handle centrifuging specimens, label printing, and temperature data recording.
Prepare reagents and media for laboratory use.
Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting, worklist creation, and slide preparation.
Conduct QA/QC tasks as assigned and resolve pending lists.
Locate and retrieve missing samples efficiently.
Decontaminate work areas and perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintain files and departmental records accurately.
Replace and manage gas cylinders safely.
Operate the laboratory computer system and other PCs for data entry and reporting.
Dispose of biohazardous materials according to safety standards.
Complete all required training and competency checklists in a timely manner.
Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) and laboratory safety protocols.
Required Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
No prior experience required; medical assistant training helpful.
Math and science coursework preferred.
Nice-to-Have Experience:
Previous experience in a clinical or diagnostic lab environment.
Familiarity with specimen processing procedures and basic lab equipment.
Required Skills:
Strong attention to detail and ability to retain complex information.
Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Effective communication and courteous interaction with coworkers and internal customers.
Preferred Skills:
Basic computer literacy for data management and reporting.
Understanding of QA/QC procedures and laboratory protocols.
Familiarity with safety and decontamination practices.
Additional Skills:
Specimen storage and retrieval
Radioactive wipe testing
Biohazard disposal
Additional Job Details:
Flexibility required must be able to adapt to workload demands.
Work performed in a laboratory environment with biohazard materials.
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Client:
Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the worlds largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, were committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nations largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number: 25-27018
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