Medical Lab Assistant

Medical Lab Assistant OpportunityIf you're looking to start or grow your career in the healthcare field, this Medical Lab Assistant opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You'll play an essential role in supporting laboratory operations, ensuring specimens are accurately processed and prepared for testing that helps deliver timely and reliable patient results.Location: Wood Dale, ILPay Rate: $18.00 per hourEmployment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hireSchedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00pm-3:30amWhy This Role MattersAs a Medical Lab Assistant, you are a vital part of the laboratory team, helping to ensure specimens are properly processed, tracked, and prepared for testing. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality directly support efficient laboratory operations and accurate diagnostic results.What You'll DoSort, receive, and process incoming specimens within the laboratoryPerform laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrievalPrepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting samples, building worklists, checking specimens, and slide preparationPrepare reagents and media as needed within the departmentPerform routine maintenance on designated laboratory equipmentSupport QA/QC activities and resolve pending specimen listsLocate missing specimens and maintain departmental records and filesDecontaminate work areas and properly dispose of biohazardous materialsPerform weekly radioactive wipe tests and change gas cylinders as requiredUtilize laboratory computer systems and standard PC applications to support daily operationsFollow all PPE requirements and laboratory safety regulationsWhat We're Looking ForA current, up-to-date resumeHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredMedical assistant training helpfulMath and science coursework preferredStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasksAbility to retain information and follow established procedures accuratelyStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityProfessional communication skills and ability to work respectfully with coworkers and customersBasic computer and data entry skillsAbility to work independently in a production-focused laboratory environmentAbility to meet compliance requirementsMust be eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the USWhat's In It For YouCompetitive compensationGain valuable experience in a clinical laboratory settingOpportunity to develop skills in specimen processing and laboratory operationsWork alongside experienced laboratory professionalsSupportive team environment focused on quality and accuracyPotential pathway to long-term employmentBenefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanSupplemental Life InsuranceShort Term Disability Insurance401(k)