Lab Assistant I

Lab Assistant I

Volt is immediately hiring for Lab Assistant I in Saint Paul, MN. This is a full-time 3 months contract opportunity.

Shift: 2nd/Sun-Thurs, 2:00pm-10:30pm

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of health related work experience, a medical certification or college level courses in laboratory science background, preferred
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills
• Work effectively in a fast paced production environment to meet established turn-around-times
• Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently within a team under general supervision
• Some overtime required depending on departmental needs

Key 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 turn-around-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

Pay Rate: 10% shift diff would be added once candidate starts.

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.