Lab Assistant I

• Location: 929 Gessner Road, Houston, TX
• Duration: 3+ months
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Lab Assistant I will work in a high-volume, production-based clinical lab environment, supporting essential lab operations and ensuring timely and accurate specimen processing.

• Coverage for short staffing in the Core Lab
• Potential for extension or conversion to a permanent employee

• Receive, sort, and distribute clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Perform data entry and scan specimen/patient information
• Ensure proper functioning of lab equipment and perform minor maintenance
• Troubleshoot specimen-related issues
• Replenish supplies at test benches as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete logs and administrative documentation
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety and quality
• Handle add-on requests and specimen distribution within the Core Lab

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous medical, lab, or production experience preferred
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail with multitasking ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
• Must pass a standardized color vision test
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

• On feet for most of the shift (mix of sitting and standing)
• High-volume, fast-paced Core Lab environment
• First shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Mon-Fri)

• Full-time: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day)
• Short-staffed coverage role with potential conversion
• Vaccinations:
  
  
  
  • Hepatitis B offered if converted to permanent
  • Flu vaccine required in October (medical/religious declination accepted)
  
  
  
  
• Color vision test required