Clinical Laboratory Assistant 989977 - Leading Industry Pay

OUR GOAL:
Treat our consultants and clients the way we would like others to treat us!

Interested in joining our team? Check out the opportunity below and apply today!

Our Tucson, AZ client has a contract opening for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant.

Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday through Friday*

JOB SUMMARY:

• This job is located in the CAP/CLIA Laboratory. Utilizes good documentation practices and follows laboratory safety policies.
• Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, coworkers, and other health care professionals.
• Upholds company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Abides by all relevant local, state, and federal regulations for practice within a licensed clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to standard operating procedures.
• Performs, reviews, and documents laboratory quality control procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Prepares reagents required for laboratory testing.
• Assesses, prioritizes, and batches samples for processing based on test, study, and turn-around time.
• Completes training and maintain ongoing competency in all procedures performed in the clinical laboratory.
• Completes 12 Continuing Education Units annually to maintain compliance with applicable state regulations.
• Documents laboratory quality observations and escalates issues to CLSs or supervisors as needed.
• Performs testing procedures for research studies.

Qualification:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Formal Training/Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline - PREFERRED

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months related laboratory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - PREFERRED
• Clinical laboratory experience including but may include settings of hospital or clinical laboratory assistance and specimen processing - PREFERRED
• Prior use of LIMS system for sample accessioning, testing, and/or reporting. - PREFERRED
• Prior experience with RNA/DNA extraction. - PREFERRED

Knowledge, Skill or Ability Req Pref Proficiency:

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as word processing and laboratory information systems. - REQUIRED
• Ability to work a designated schedule and adapt to changes in the workflow. - REQUIRED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - REQUIRED
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance. - REQUIRED
• Knowledge of medical terminology. - REQUIRED
• Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques and manual laboratory skills. - PREFERRED
• Ability to handle single and multichannel pipettes. - REQUIRED
• Ability to work independently and dependently as a team. - REQUIRED
• Ability to work under direct and constant supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). - REQUIRED

Reference: 989977

ABOUT REVEL IT:
Revel IT (formerly known as Fast Switch) is one of the fastest-growing, privately held, IT Staffing companies in the nation. Our client base includes 32% of the Fortune 25. We have major offices in Dublin, OH, Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, and Austin, TX and are rapidly expanding into new markets from coast to coast.

WHY REVEL IT:

• In addition to standard health and 401k benefits, we offer referral bonuses and training/continuing education opportunities.
• 5-year client retention: 99%
• No. 1 supplier with customers: 53%
• Top 3 supplier with customers: 77%
• Consultant retention: 94%

Revel IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revel IT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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