Lab Assistant - Day Shift

Company: Yoh
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Lab Assistant- Day Shift External ID # 6341-1 Schaumburg, IL- ON SITE 4 month W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm) Pay rate: $18-20/hour - Depending on Education and Experience Summary: Shift: M-F - 9:00am-5:30pm Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production. Responsibilities: 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. 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. Key Word Search: laboratory, medical -Education/Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.
  • Work Experience: None required What's In It For You? We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
    • 401K Retirement Saving Plan
    • Life & Disability Insurance
    • Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
    • Employee Discount Programs
    • Referral Bonus Programs - Estimated Min Rate: $14.00 Estimated Max Rate: $20.00Note: 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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