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Job Title : Lab Assistant
Location : Oklahoma City, OK
Duration : 4-month Contract
Work Type : Onsite
Shift / Time Zone : 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm Mon-Fri
Job Description :
Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.
Job Requirements :
Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
Performs 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)
Performs QA / QC duties as assigned.
Resolves pending lists.
Finds missing samples.
Decontaminates work areas.
Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintains files for department records.
Changes gas cylinders.
Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
Disposes of biohazardous material.
Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.
Education :
High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
Medical assistant training helpful.
Math and science courses preferred.
Work Experience :
Year laboratory experience
Medical terminology also very helpful
Special Requirements :
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
Must be able to retain information once learned.
Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
Time Management skills a must
Additional Job Details :
Candidate must have reliable transportation to get to / from worksite without issue (bus, Uber, rideshare is not reliable transportation).
Must be available to work whenever scheduled, BE ON TIME, and stay for the entire shift.
Excessive absenteeism / tardiness is not tolerated and will be cause for termination
Heavy production site.
Very busy with repetitive tasks.
Medical terminology a plus, but not required. If testing samples, will be required to wear lab coat, mask, goggles, gloves, protective wear.
Benefits :
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About The Company :
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