Lab Assistant

Clifton, NJ
job summary:
As the largest staffing and recruitment agency in the world, we can commit to finding you the perfect role that gives you the opportunity to learn and grow in the life sciences arena.

Utilizing a recruiter for your job search gives you access to a large network of top employers as well as detailed information about hundreds of positions. As the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, our client is committed to sharing our purpose, strategy, and culture-through working every day to uncover important insights about your health. We're dedicated to providing actionable results that empower you with the information you need to make your healthcare decisions count - apply for your dream job now!

location: Clifton, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $20.00 - 25.30 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School

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

qualifications:
Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Math and science courses preferred
Work Experience

  • Medical assistant training helpful

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-01-20

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