Lab Assistant I
Spectraforce
Houston, Texas
2 hours ago
Job Description
Position: Lab Assistant I
Work Details
- Location: 929 Gessner Road, Houston, TX
- Duration: 3+ months
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary
The Lab Assistant I will work in a high-volume, production-based clinical lab environment, supporting essential lab operations and ensuring timely and accurate specimen processing.
Background & Context
- Coverage for short staffing in the Core Lab
- Potential for extension or conversion to a permanent employee
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, sort, and distribute clinical lab specimens
- Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
- Perform data entry and scan specimen/patient information
- Ensure proper functioning of lab equipment and perform minor maintenance
- Troubleshoot specimen-related issues
- Replenish supplies at test benches as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Complete logs and administrative documentation
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety and quality
- Handle add-on requests and specimen distribution within the Core Lab
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous medical, lab, or production experience preferred
- Comfortable handling biological specimens
- Ability to accurately identify specimens
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Strong attention to detail with multitasking ability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
- Must pass a standardized color vision test
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Working Conditions
- On feet for most of the shift (mix of sitting and standing)
- High-volume, fast-paced Core Lab environment
- First shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
Additional Information
- Full-time: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day)
- Short-staffed coverage role with potential conversion
- Vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B offered if converted to permanent
- Flu vaccine required in October (medical/religious declination accepted)
- Color vision test required
Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 18.00/hr.