Lab Assistant - 3rd shift
Lab Assistant - 3rd Shift Location: Gaithersburg, MDOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract Details:Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 36 weeksShift / Schedule: 3rd Shift Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 AM – 8:30 AMPay Rate: $19.78–$25.30 / Hour (USD)Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job Summary Lab Assistant performs the daily activities as described below. The basic purpose is to perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.Key Responsibilities Sort and receive specimens in the departmentPerform routine instrument maintenance on some equipmentPerform laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts), specimen storage and retrievalPrepare reagents and/or media in the departmentPrepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparationPerform QA/QC duties as assignedResolve pending listsFind missing samplesDecontaminate work areasPerform weekly radioactive wipe testsMaintain files for department recordsChange gas cylindersFollow all PPE requirements and all safety regulationsUse the laboratory computer system as well as operate PCsDispose of biohazardous materialComplete training and competency checklists as appropriateRequired Skills Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiencyAbility to retain information once learnedAbility to interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respectLaboratory computer system proficiencyPC operation skillsEducation Requirements High school diploma or equivalentNice-to-Have Experience Medical assistant trainingMath and science coursesWork Environment / Physical Requirements Overtime expectedBenefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout the Client Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number 26-04838#gttic