Lab Assistant

What are we looking for in our Lab Assistant?

The Scientific Team at Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring a Lab Assistant for one of the largest clinical laboratory organizations in the US near West Hills, CA! The individual will be working in a fast-paced, production-focused, high volume environment performing an important component of clinical lab science to support laboratory professional staff.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Prepare reagents and/or media in the department
• Performing laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts)
• Specimen storage and retrieval
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned
• Preparing specimens at workstations for testing
• building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance

• Find missing samples, resolve pending lists

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Changes gas cylinders, performs weekly radioactive wipe tests
• Follow all PPE requirements and all safety regulations
• Decontaminates work areas, dispose biohazardous material

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Math and science courses preferred
• Medical assistant training helpful
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens

Skills:

• 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

• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

Additional Details:

• Pay Range: $22-$24/hr
• Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM PST
• Must be flexible with days of the week
• 100% Onsite
• 6-month contract to start
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

If you're looking for a career with an industry leader that offers opportunity for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

About Us

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.

We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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