Lab Assistant 13604385 - Full-time

The Scientific Team with Russell Tobin and Associates is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our clients clinical testing laboratory based out of Miramar, FL!

This is a contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion.

Job Responsibilities:
Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval.
Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
Resolves pending lists.
Finds missing samples.
Decontaminates work areas.
Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintains files for department records.
Changes gas cylinders.
Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
Disposes of biohazardous material.
Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.
• 0-6 months of lab experience.
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.

Additional Information:

• Hours: 6am-2:30pm T-S
• RTA is unable to offer Visa Sponsorships now or in the future
• RTA is able to offer benefits after 60 days of employment
• Pay Range: $16-$18/hr

Interested? Apply Now! #CB #Science
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