Laboratory Technician (Houston)

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our clients 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

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I look forward to working with you!