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Randstad US • lenexa, KS 66219 • Posted 9 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $16.20-$20.00/hr • Contract • Entry Level

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The Laboratory Assistant at Randstad US in Lenexa, Kansas, performs various routine laboratory functions to assist the professional staff and facilitate production. This includes sorting and receiving specimens, performing routine instrument maintenance, laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, and preparing specimens for testing. The role also involves QA/QC duties, maintaining department records, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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

Required

  • 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.

About Randstad US

Randstad is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Randstad N.V., the world's largest HR services provider. Driven to become the world's most valued 'working life partner', supporting as many people as possible in realizing their true potential throughout their working life, we provide companies with the high quality, diverse, and agile workforces they need while helping people get rewarding jobs and stay relevant in the ever-changing world of work. Randstad offers outsourcing, consulting and workforce management solutions for generalist and specialist disciplines, including technology, engineering, accounting and finance, clinical and non-clinical healthcare, human resources, legal, life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration and sales and marketing.

Full Job Description

lab assistant.

+ lenexa , kansas

+ posted 8 days ago

**job details**

summary

+ $16.20 - $20 per hour

+ contract

+ high school

+ category life, physical, and social science occupations

+ reference48861

job details

job summary:

SUMMARY:

+ Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

location: Lenexa, Kansas

job type: Contract

salary: $16.20 - 20.00 per hour

work hours: 8 to 4

education: High School

responsibilities:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

+ 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.

qualifications:

Education:

+ High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.

Work Experience:

+ None required

Special Requirements:

+ 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.

skills: GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)

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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.