Lab Assistant#26-32494 $16.78-$19.78 per hour Miramar, FL Onsite Job Description Our client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Lab Assistant for their Miramar, FL location.

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.

Requirements:

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.

Key Word Search:

laboratory, medical Must Have Excellent Understanding Of English Both Spoken And Written Bilingual candidates strongly preferred who also speak Spanish. English still must be strong, as well