Laboratory Assistant

If you are passionate about providing health care through diagnostic testing then this opportunity is for you! Our client is a global healthcare company providing cutting edge diagnostic testing to make a difference! We are seeking a Lab Assistant to join their growing team!

Location: St. Paul, MN
Schedule: 1st shift – Tuesday – Saturday 6:00a – 2:30p
Type: Contract to hire
Pay: $17.75

Responsibilities:

• Locate and retrieve specimens (urine, blood, serum, plasma, oral fluid) for testing, aliquoting as needed; evaluate specimens and test orders; determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turnaround time.
• Recognize unacceptable and unusual specimens and handle appropriately.
• Adhere to SOP when preparing materials and specimens for both pre and post extraction.
• Use GDP in all documentation.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, organized work area.
• Maintain clean glassware and extraction materials.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory tests and equipment including, but not limited to, maintenance logs, temperature logs, disinfection logs and assay SOPs.
• Support the preparation of laboratory reagents according to established department standard operating procedures and established time frames, as needed.
• Deliver accurate high quality patient care while maintaining efficiency.
• Participate in the instruction and training of others; demonstrate and/or explain the testing process to others or observe the testing process as performed by others.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of health-related work experience, a medical certification or college level courses in laboratory science background, preferred.