Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

Lab Assistant

Pride Health is hiring Lab Assistant to support our client's medical facility based in Clifton, NJ. This is a Contract job with a possible extension opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Location: Clifton, NJ

Schedule: 3rd shift

Pay Range/Salary Range: $21 - $23

Contract Duration: 3+ months

Job Description:

• Receive, sort, and prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform specimen processing, aliquoting, slide preparation, and inoculation.
• Operate laboratory computer systems and maintain records.
• Conduct routine instrument maintenance and QA/QC activities.
• Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.
• Prepare reagents and media as needed.
• Store, retrieve, and document specimens and temperature logs.
• Decontaminate work areas and dispose of biohazardous materials.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Change gas cylinders and follow all PPE and safety requirements.
• Complete required training and competency assessments.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training preferred.
• Math and science coursework preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to retain and apply learned information.
• Professional and courteous communication skills.

Interested? Apply now!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.