Job Description
Job Description
Dean's Professional Services is now hiring a qualified, Lab Assistant - 3rd Shift to work in Irving, TX
We are on a mission to create care that's more convenient and professional. With solutions that are value-based and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we are looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence and are ready to embrace new opportunities.
This role is responsible for performing routine laboratory functions with accuracy, safety, and efficiency to support the laboratory professional staff and ensure smooth operations. The Lab Assistant creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while delivering high-quality service in alignment with established practices, procedures, and company values.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform daily laboratory support tasks, including sorting and receiving specimens.
- Conduct routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment.
- Prepare specimens for testing (e.g., centrifuging, aliquoting, checking for clots / fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation).
- Maintain department operations by preparing reagents / media, printing labels, recording data, and managing specimen storage and retrieval.
- Resolve pending lists, locate missing samples, and maintain departmental files / records.
- Perform QA / QC duties and weekly radioactive wipe tests as assigned.
- Ensure a clean, safe work environment by decontaminating work areas, disposing of biohazardous material, and changing gas cylinders.
Job Requirements :
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities to maximize efficiency.Strong attention to detail with the ability to retain information once learned.Professional, respectful interaction with coworkers, internal teams, and external customers.Ability to produce error-free work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.Commitment to safety standards, confidentiality, and organizational values.Keyboard / data entry skills required.Education :
High school diploma or equivalent required.Medical assistant training preferred.Math and science courses preferredWork Experience :
No experience required; will provide training,Job Details :
8 hour shifts.Must be flexible.$17.20 / hr + benefitsFull benefits - healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program.Temp-to-Hire opportunity.Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information please visit .