Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Our client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Lab Assistant for their Irving, TX location. Responsibilities include sorting and receiving specimens in the department, performing routine instrument maintenance on some equipment, performing 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), performing QA/QC duties as assigned, resolving pending lists, finding missing samples, decontaminating work areas, performing weekly radioactive wipe tests, maintaining files for department records, changing gas cylinders, following all PPE requirements and all safety regulations, using the laboratory computer system as well as operating PCs, disposing of biohazardous material, and completing training and competency checklists as appropriate.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training is helpful. Math and science courses are preferred. The candidate must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency. They must be able to retain information once learned and must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.

Why should you apply? Health benefits, referral program, and excellent growth and advancement opportunities.