Laboratory Assistant

Pride Health is hiring Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in Miramar, FL. This is a Contract job with a possible extension opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! Title: Lab Assistant Location: Miramar, FL Schedule: 3rd shift 9pm - 5:30am EST Pay Range/Salary Range: $17 - $19.50 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! For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates 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, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the 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 PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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. Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.