Lab Assistant Job at Synectics, Canoga Park, CA

  • Synectics
  • Canoga Park, CA

Job Description

Lab Assistant

Seeking a Lab Assistant to perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

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.

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.

Shift/Time Zone: Tuesday-Saturday-4am to 12:30pm PST

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work

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