Job description

Lab Assistant

12 Month Contract with possible extension

1st Shift. Mon – Fri with alternating Saturdays. 8 or 10 hours shifts up to the candidate. Needs to end at 5:30pm if 8-hour shift or 7:30 if 10 hour shift.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Receive and sort clinical lab specimens. Prepare specimens for testing and analysis. Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information. Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance. Troubleshoot any specimen related issues. Replenish test bench supplies as needed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested. Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Successfully performs the specific department duties as set forth in the task list and/or department training checklist.
Adheres to established Safety SOPs and Universal Precaution guidelines at all times. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment. Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materials daily.
Demonstrates proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.
Properly handles specimens and resolves specimen issues independently in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contacts internal clients for clarification as needed.
Regulatory Compliance
o Performs all procedures in accordance with the written department SOPs.
o Generates an appropriate audit trail for all activities.
o Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her complete up-to-date training file, and is accountable for correcting any deficiencies found in his/her training file.
o Individual is responsible for ensuring he/she is trained and training is documented prior to performing a task.
o The individual successfully completes, as scheduled, competency assessment, and ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management for review/retention.

Provides support to testing personnel in preparation for sample analysis
o Receive, open, and place in service all reagents according to SOPs.
o Prepare and properly label reagents and document according to SOPs.
o Prepares and properly labels quality control material accurately.

Perform clerical functions as needed including timely filing of department records, printing of worksheets and other records, and preparing data for archival.
May assist in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
May perform maintenance on instruments and equipment according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documents according to SOP. Notifies laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
May perform pipette calibrations and document according to SOP.
Attends, as scheduled, department, mandatory, and other meetings and training as required by training matrices
Introduces and develops improvement ideas for the group with the assistance of others.
Provide laboratory management with a report of activities upon request.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred
Comfortability with handling biological specimens
Ability to accurately identify specimens Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Must pass a standardized color blindness test
Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.11 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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