Medical Lab Assistant

Medical Lab Assistant

Looking for an opportunity to start or grow your career in the medical laboratory field? Join a fast-paced laboratory team where your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help support accurate patient testing and healthcare outcomes.

Location:

Lenexa, KS Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Employment Type:

Contingent

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (Day Shift)

As a Medical Lab Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring specimens are processed accurately and efficiently. Your work helps laboratory professionals deliver timely and reliable test results that impact patient care.

• Sort and receive specimens within the laboratory department
• Perform laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, specimen storage and retrieval, and recording data
• Prepare reagents and media as needed within the department
• Process specimens for testing, including aliquoting, inoculation, slide preparation, and checking for clots and fibrin
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment
• Complete QA/QC activities and assist with resolving pending lists and locating missing samples
• Maintain department records and laboratory files
• Decontaminate work areas and properly dispose of biohazardous materials
• Follow all PPE requirements, safety regulations, and laboratory procedures
• Utilize laboratory computer systems and PCs to support daily operations
• Complete required training and competency assessments

• A current, up-to-date resume
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medical assistant training is helpful but not required
• Math and science coursework preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to retain learned information
• Ability to communicate professionally and work collaboratively with coworkers and customers
• Basic computer skills and comfort working with laboratory systems
• Ability to meet compliance requirements

• Entry-level opportunity with no prior laboratory experience required
• Consistent Monday-Friday day shift schedule
• Gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory environment
• Opportunity to develop valuable healthcare and laboratory skills
• Work with a team dedicated to quality, accuracy, and patient care
• Weekly pay and dedicated recruiter support

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)