Lab Assistant - 1st shift

Company: Yoh
Location: Newtown Square
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

Yoh is seeking a Lab Assistant- 1st Shift, for a 3 month possible temp to hire contract with our client in the Life Sciences Industry, located in Newtown Square, PA - In this role, you will perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

• Hours 8:30AM- -5PM, Mon-Friday
• $20.75//hr. max hourly rate
• Must have reliable transportation to get to the worksite timelyWhat You Will Be Doing
  • 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, allocating -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 Who You Are
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.
    • 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.If This Sounds Like You, Apply Now! Yoh makes finding and applying for jobs simple. Partner with Yoh to find the right opportunities across multiple industries in the US and UK. Find out more here! - - - Estimated Min Rate: $14.53 Estimated Max Rate: $20.75Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. - Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. - All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Visit -to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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