Lighthouse Lab Services is excited to represent a laboratory in Richmond, CA seeking a Temporary/Contract Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor to support a three to six month critical project!

The client seeks candidates to immediately begin work in response to current public health needs. The successful candidate will perform important laboratory duties including, but not limited to, specimen check-in, accessioning, and processing; performing quality control checks on equipment; preparing media and reagents; autoclaving used lab items; autoclaving laboratory waste and preparing for its disposal; preparing glassware for lab use; monitoring equipment to assist with quality control; and record keeping. Maintaining an organized, neat, and clean work environment, working well in a team environment, and being organized and detail-oriented are essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Properly check specimens in accordance to laboratory protocol.
• Process incoming specimen based on individual section needs.
• Store processed specimen for testing and shipping.
• Assist with specimen accessioning as needed.
• Maintain QA and QC records for the laboratory when necessary.
• Organize and maintain archive repositories for different sample types.
• Autoclave laboratory materials containing potentially infectious agents; dispose of these materials following autoclaving/decontamination procedures.
• Operate autoclaves to sterilize lab materials as needed.
• Ensure glassware is clean and sterile for use in the lab sections. Distribute sterilized glassware to common areas.
• Prepare reagents and media for use in diagnostic testing.
• Use Microsoft Word suite programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access Databases when needed. Other duties as necessary in the laboratory or office when deemed necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and adapt to varied work settings
• Ability to work effectively with a team of diverse individuals

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail and application of laboratory safety practices
• Ability to learn and apply concepts to the job at hand
• Familiarity with:
  • Laboratories, sterile technique, and microbiological concepts
  • Standard precautions for working with potential infectious clinical specimens

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Prefer candidates with some college course work in a laboratory science such as chemistry, microbiology and/or molecular biology.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, with course work in chemistry, microbiology, and/or molecular biology is preferred, but not required.

SALARY/BENEFITS/SHIFT

• $20-25/hr (depending on experience)
• 1st shift TBD – is this Monday through Friday?

About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 21 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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