Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Title : Lab Assistant

Alternate / Related Job Titles :

Laboratory Technician

Specimen Processing Assistant

Clinical Lab Support Specialist

Location : West Hills, CA

Onsite Flexibility : Onsite

Contract Details :

Position Type : Contract

Contract Duration : 5.5 months

Start : As Soon As Possible

Pay Rate : $18–$24 per hour

Shift / Hours : Monday–Friday

10 : 00 PM – 6 : 30 AM (Overnight Shift)

Job Summary :

The Lab Assistant performs essential laboratory support activities that ensure accurate, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role assists professional laboratory staff in preparing, processing, and maintaining specimens, reagents, and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards .

Key Responsibilities :

Receive and sort specimens into appropriate laboratory departments.

Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment.

Handle centrifuging specimens , label printing, and temperature data recording.

Prepare reagents and media for laboratory use.

Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting, worklist creation, and slide preparation .

Conduct QA / QC tasks as assigned and resolve pending lists.

Locate and retrieve missing samples efficiently.

Decontaminate work areas and perform weekly radioactive wipe tests .

Maintain files and departmental records accurately.

Replace and manage gas cylinders safely.

Operate the laboratory computer system and other PCs for data entry and reporting.

Dispose of biohazardous materials according to safety standards.

Complete all required training and competency checklists in a timely manner.

Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) and laboratory safety protocols.

Required Experience :

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

No prior experience required; medical assistant training helpful.

Math and science coursework preferred.

Nice-to-Have Experience :

Previous experience in a clinical or diagnostic lab environment.

Familiarity with specimen processing procedures and basic lab equipment.

Required Skills :

Strong attention to detail and ability to retain complex information.

Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Effective communication and courteous interaction with coworkers and internal customers.

Preferred Skills :

Basic computer literacy for data management and reporting.

Understanding of QA / QC procedures and laboratory protocols.

Familiarity with safety and decontamination practices .

Additional Skills :

Specimen storage and retrieval

Radioactive wipe testing

Biohazard disposal

Additional Job Details :

Flexibility required — must be able to adapt to workload demands.

Work performed in a laboratory environment with biohazard materials.

Benefits :

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

About the Client :

Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world’s largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we’re committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.

About GTT :

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number : 25-27018

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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015

SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023

Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015

Randstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019

NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015