Laboratory Assistant

Job overview

The Laboratory Assistant role is onsite in Lenexa, KS, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; compensation is $16.20–$20.00 per hour. The position supports laboratory professional staff and laboratory production through routine lab functions. The role exists to help laboratory operations run accurately and efficiently by handling specimens, preparing materials for testing, maintaining equipment and records, and following quality and safety procedures.

What you'll do

• Sort and receive specimens
• perform routine instrument maintenance
• centrifuge specimens, print labels, record temperature data, and store and retrieve specimens. Prepare reagents or media and specimens for testing, perform assigned QA/QC duties, resolve pending lists, locate missing samples, decontaminate work areas, conduct weekly radioactive wipe tests, maintain department records, change gas cylinders, follow PPE and safety requirements, use laboratory computer systems, dispose of biohazardous material, and complete training and competency checklists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

laboratory assistant

lenexa ks

talentburst

specimen processing

laboratory operations

qa/qc

instrument maintenance

reagent preparation

high school diploma

$16.20–$20/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

No work experience is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Medical assistant training is helpful, and math and science coursework is preferred.

About the employer

TalentBurst, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.