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.

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* Location:

** Lenexa, KS

** Pay Rate:**  $18.00/hour

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* Employment Type:

** Contingent

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* Schedule:

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

** Why This Role Matters*
* 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.

** What You'll Do*
* - 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

** What We're Looking For*
* - 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

** What's In It For You*
* - 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)*
* Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

- Dental Plan

- Supplemental Life Insurance

- Short Term Disability Insurance

- 401(k)

Manpower Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of Manpower Group and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.