Job Description
Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Houston TX 77072 . This is a 7-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Job Title: Technical Lab - Lab Assistant
Location: Houston TX 77072
Pay Range: $17.20 per hour
Schedule: Tues-Sat 12PM-8:30PM, (40 hours per week)
Duration : 7 months+
- Responsibilities:
- Sorted, received, and prepared specimens for laboratory testing
- Performed specimen processing tasks including centrifuging, aliquoting, slide preparation, and inoculation
- Conducted routine instrument maintenance and prepared reagents/media
- Monitored and recorded data such as temperature charts; managed specimen storage and retrieval
- Performed QA/QC tasks, resolved pending lists, located missing samples
- Maintained clean and decontaminated work areas; conducted weekly radioactive wipe tests
- Changed gas cylinders and managed department filing systems
- Disposed of biohazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols
- Operated laboratory computer systems and standard PCs
- Completed training and competency checklists as required
- Adhered strictly to PPE and laboratory safety regulations
- Maintained effective communication with coworkers and clients in a respectful, professional manner
Education/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Prior laboratory experience preferred
I look forward to working with you!
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work,