Lab Associate

Lab Associate Location: West Hills, CAOnsite Flexibility: Onsite Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 3 months Pay Rate: $17.20–$23.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PMWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary The Laboratory Associate is a non-exempt position reporting to a Supervisor or Laboratory Manager. Under direct and constant supervision of licensed personnel, assists with responsibilities associated with routine and specialty clinical testing. Provides general support for the laboratory following established policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Consistently performs simple to moderately complex assays utilizing established procedures. Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents. Organizes and prepares clinical specimens for testing; identifies problems and assists in resolving appropriately. Prepares testing equipment and performs preventive maintenance. Notifies appropriate technical staff of equipment problems. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices. Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies. Unpacks, logs, dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Prepares reagents and controls using automated or fixed volume measuring devices. Performs phase-in verifications according to established guidelines. Submits documentation to appropriate staff for approval to use. Performs data entry or transfers data to computer for data reduction and prepares for clinical laboratory scientist's review. Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested. Verifies assay meets acceptable quality control criteria. When necessary, notifies appropriate technical staff for troubleshooting. Logs or charts Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance results for review by licensed clinical laboratory scientist. May demonstrate initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provide consistent feedback. Required Skills Computer skills: word processing skills using Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc.).Preferred Skills Other automation skills helpful. Typing skills desirable. Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required.2–3 years' laboratory experience or two years of college courses in biological sciences or chemistry preferred. Work Environment / Physical Requirements Lifts light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Overtime expected. Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund About the Client This organization is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States, with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees, it operates at national scale while delivering the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions, guide treatments, and save lives. The organization employs laboratory scientists, logistics professionals, technologists, and business talent who contribute directly to patient health outcomes across its broad network of laboratory and diagnostic facilities. About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.