Laboratory Assistant
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Lab Assistant
Location: Washington DC.
Job type: 13 weeks contract
Shift: Nights 5x8-Hour (01:00 pm 9.30 pm)
Laboratory Assistant Histocompatibility (HLA)Seeking an experienced Laboratory Assistant to support a hospital-based Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory. Responsibilities include processing and handling laboratory specimens in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process laboratory specimens including centrifuging aliquoting labeling storage and documentation
- Handle and process HLA specimens with strict adherence to quality and chain-of-custody requirements
- Prepare and manage specimens using purple top (EDTA) and red top (plain) tubes
- Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges and vacutainer systems
- Ensure accurate data entry requisition verification and medical record review
- Maintain compliance with standard precautions infection control and laboratory safety policies
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting
- Strong experience in specimen processing (phlebotomy-only experience not accepted)
- Familiarity with HLA specimen handling strongly preferred
- Knowledge of laboratory workflows specimen integrity and proper labeling standards
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment
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