Lab Assistant I

Lab Assistant I#26-18209 $16.50-$19.00 per hour Calabasas Hills, CA Onsite Job Description Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Lab Assistant I for their Calabasas Hills, CA location.

Responsibilities:

A Lab Assistant will be working in a high volume, production-based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science. Monitors daily temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, water baths and incubators. Reports out of specification values to appropriate individuals. Monitors safety equipment, such as eyewashes, fume hoods and safety showers. Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments. Monitors testing areas for radiation, swipes areas as directed and reports abnormal readings to management. If necessary, decontaminate areas under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer. Retrieves and removes hazardous waste materials including biohazardous, flammable, toxic, corrosive, and radioactive waste. Provides general clean-up for the laboratories including changing absorbent paper, filling towel and soap dispensers, cleaning refrigerators and freezers, sweeping walk-ins and vacuuming filters. Documents all quality assurance activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance. Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. ious medical/lab or production experience is preferred. Comfortability with handling biological specimens Ability to accurately identify specimen's Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times. Strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Must pass a standardized color blindness test. Flexibility to work overtime as needed. If you're looking for a career with an industry leader that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenges and the chance to make a real difference, apply today Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. HS/GED