Lab Assistant - 3rd Shift

Lab Assistant - 3rd Shift Location: Miramar, FL Onsite Flexibility: Onsite Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 4 months Pay Rate: $19.00-$19.78 / Hour (USD) Shift / Schedule: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM EST Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary 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. Key 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. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position. Required Skills 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. Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent (required) Medical assistant training (helpful) Math and science courses (preferred) Required Experience None required Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund Work Environment / Physical Requirements Overtime availability expected. About the Client This client is a leading provider of diagnostic information services in the healthcare industry, serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States, with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees, this organization operates at national scale while delivering the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions, guide treatments, and ultimately save lives. The workforce spans laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, technologists, and business talent, all contributing directly to patient health outcomes within a culture built around enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-12111 #LI-Onsite #gttic Global Technical Talent