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Lab Assistant

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Posted: 05/04/2026 Job Number: 26-62372 Pay Rate: 19.78-25.3 USD/Hour

Job Description

Title: Lab Assistant
Location: Gaithersburg MD 20877
Duration: 4/22/2026 - 12/31/2026
PR: $18.78 - $25.30/HR
Shift/Time Zone: 3RD Shift T-Sa 12a-8: 30a

Job Description:
OB SUMMARY:
  • Perform the daily activities as described below.
  • Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
  • Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
  • Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval.
  • Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
  • Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
  • Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
  • Resolves pending lists.
  • Finds missing samples.
  • Decontaminates work areas.
  • Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
  • Maintains files for department records.
  • Changes gas cylinders.
  • Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
  • Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
  • Disposes of biohazardous material.
  • Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.

Work Experience:
  • None required

Special Requirements:
  • Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
  • Must be able to retain information once learned.
  • Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.

Key Word Search:
  • laboratory, medical

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