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Laboratory Assistant

PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Healthcare

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Range: $16.20hr - $20.00hr

Job Overview:

Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate manner to assist professional laboratory staff and facilitate production.

Responsibilities:

  • Sort and receive specimens in the department.
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment.
  • Perform laboratory tasks including centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data on temperature charts, and managing specimen storage and retrieval.
  • Prepare reagents or media in the department.
  • Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
  • Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
  • Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.
  • Decontaminate work areas.
  • Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
  • Maintain files for department records.
  • Change gas cylinders.
  • Follow all PPE requirements and safety regulations.
  • Operate laboratory computer systems and PCs.
  • Dispose of biohazardous material safely.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Medical assistant training is helpful. Math and science coursework preferred.

Requirements:

Work Experience: None required.

  • Ability to establish work priorities and manage multiple tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
  • Ability to retain information once learned.
  • Ability to interact with coworkers, internal customers, and external customers with courtesy and respect.


Benefits:

Our Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.


About Cynet Systems


Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

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