Lab Assistant
Synectics Inc. · Indianapolis, IN · 2 wk ago
ScienceContract
About the role
Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and facilitate production.
Responsibilities
- Sorting and receiving specimens in the department
- Performing routine instrument maintenance on some equipment
- Performing laboratory tasks such as 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, and slide preparation
- Performing QA/QC duties as assigned
- Resolving pending lists and finding missing samples
- Decontaminating work areas
- Performing weekly radioactive wipe tests
- Maintaining files for department records
- Changing gas cylinders
- Following all PPE requirements and safety regulations
- Using the laboratory computer system and operating PCs
- Disposing of biohazardous material
- Completing training and competency checklists as appropriate
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; medical assistant training helpful
- Math and science courses preferred
- Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency
- Ability to retain information once learned
- Ability to interact with coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect
Schedule
1st Shift, may include some Saturday and/or Sunday hours.
Benefits
- Healthcare Insurance: Eligible employees and their dependents receive 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. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
- Dental Insurance: Eligible employees and their dependents receive a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
- Vision Insurance: Eligible employees receive vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
- 401(k) 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.