Specimen Processing-Pre Analytical Assistant 3rd Shift
job summary: Job Description
Join a high-impact team at the front lines of patient care as a Pre-Analytical Assistant I. In this essential role within our Diagnostic Test Production Facility, you will be responsible for the critical first steps of the laboratory workflow.Operating in a fast-paced, production-driven environment, you will ensure that patient specimens are handled with the highest degree of accuracy, safety, and efficiency. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for a detail-oriented individual looking to build a career in the life sciences and make a tangible difference in diagnostic accuracy and turnaround times.
location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniajob type: Contract
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School
responsibilities:Duties and Responsibilities:
- Specimen Processing: Perform high-volume manual functions including sorting, racking, centrifugation, and aliquoting of clinical specimens.
- Logistics & Distribution: Manage the timely pickup and delivery of specimens to various laboratory departments to ensure seamless testing workflows.
- Quality & Compliance: Identify and resolve issues regarding specimen types or missing information, ensuring all actions align with strict clinical compliance and safety regulations.
- Data Integrity: Maintain accurate, legible documentation of all processes and utilize mainframe computer systems to research test order information and translation tables.
- Inventory & Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized workspace following 5S workplace standards and assist with specimen storage and archival procedures.
- Team Collaboration: Actively contribute to a team-based environment, supporting departmental goals regarding staffing needs, including flexibility for rotational Saturdays and overtime as required.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Technical Skills: Basic data entry proficiency and the ability to learn complex laboratory computer systems.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and maneuver large specimen carts/racks.
- Attributes: Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to maintain composure under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a biohazard environment and adjust to changing compliance regulations and work schedules (Monday-Friday with rotational Saturdays).
Preferred:
- Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume production or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge: Background in healthcare or life sciences, including familiarity with medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
- Systems: Prior experience with mainframe computers or laboratory information systems (LIS).
skills: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.