If you're looking to start or grow your career in the healthcare field, this Medical Lab Assistant opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You'll play an essential role in supporting laboratory operations, ensuring specimens are accurately processed and prepared for testing that helps deliver timely and reliable patient results.

Location: Wood Dale, IL

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00pm-3:30am

Why This Role Matters

As a Medical Lab Assistant, you are a vital part of the laboratory team, helping to ensure specimens are properly processed, tracked, and prepared for testing. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality directly support efficient laboratory operations and accurate diagnostic results.

What You'll Do

Sort, receive, and process incoming specimens within the laboratory
Perform laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval
Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting samples, building worklists, checking specimens, and slide preparation
Prepare reagents and media as needed within the department
Perform routine maintenance on designated laboratory equipment
Support QA/QC activities and resolve pending specimen lists
Locate missing specimens and maintain departmental records and files
Decontaminate work areas and properly dispose of biohazardous materials
Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests and change gas cylinders as required
Utilize laboratory computer systems and standard PC applications to support daily operations
Follow all PPE requirements and laboratory safety regulations

What We're Looking For

A current, up-to-date resume
High school diploma or equivalent required
Medical assistant training helpful
Math and science coursework preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to retain information and follow established procedures accurately
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Professional communication skills and ability to work respectfully with coworkers and customers
Basic computer and data entry skills
Ability to work independently in a production-focused laboratory environment
Ability to meet compliance requirements
Must be eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US

What's In It For You

Competitive compensation
Gain valuable experience in a clinical laboratory setting
Opportunity to develop skills in specimen processing and laboratory operations
Work alongside experienced laboratory professionals
Supportive team environment focused on quality and accuracy
Potential pathway to long-term employment

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
401(k)

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Medical Lab Assistant