Global Technical Talent
Lab Assistant
Alternate Job Titles Laboratory Technician Medical Lab Assistant Clinical Specimen Processor Diagnostic Lab Technician Pathology Lab Support Specialist
Location West Hills, California
Onsite Flexibility Onsite
Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: ~6 months Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 AM - 10:30 AM with rotating Sundays (12:00 AM - 8:30 AM) Overtime: Not expected Travel: Not required
Job Summary We are seeking a dependable
Lab Assistant
to support routine laboratory operations with precision and accuracy. You will assist professional lab staff, handle specimen preparation, and ensure lab compliance and safety in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities Receive, sort, and process laboratory specimens Perform maintenance on select instruments Conduct centrifuging, aliquoting, inoculation, and slide preparation Maintain specimen records, temperature logs, and inventory Prepare reagents and media Locate and resolve pending lists or missing samples Perform QA/QC tasks and weekly radioactive wipe tests Dispose of biohazardous waste safely and sanitize workstations Use lab information systems and personal computers Complete relevant training and competency documentation Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent No prior experience required Medical assistant training is helpful Nice-to-Have Experience
Background in clinical or diagnostic lab settings Experience with sample labeling or specimen processing
Required Skills Specimen handling Time management Data entry and accuracy Safety compliance and PPE Ability to multitask and retain information Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Skills Experience in medical or diagnostic labs Math and science coursework
Additional Skills Flexibility to adjust to rotating weekend shifts
Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.
About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value
diverse and inclusive workplaces . Our clients include Fortune 500 leaders in banking, insurance, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and technology across the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number & Hashtags Job Number: 25-26762 #gttjobs #gttic
Alternate Job Titles Laboratory Technician Medical Lab Assistant Clinical Specimen Processor Diagnostic Lab Technician Pathology Lab Support Specialist
Location West Hills, California
Onsite Flexibility Onsite
Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: ~6 months Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 AM - 10:30 AM with rotating Sundays (12:00 AM - 8:30 AM) Overtime: Not expected Travel: Not required
Job Summary We are seeking a dependable
Lab Assistant
to support routine laboratory operations with precision and accuracy. You will assist professional lab staff, handle specimen preparation, and ensure lab compliance and safety in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities Receive, sort, and process laboratory specimens Perform maintenance on select instruments Conduct centrifuging, aliquoting, inoculation, and slide preparation Maintain specimen records, temperature logs, and inventory Prepare reagents and media Locate and resolve pending lists or missing samples Perform QA/QC tasks and weekly radioactive wipe tests Dispose of biohazardous waste safely and sanitize workstations Use lab information systems and personal computers Complete relevant training and competency documentation Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent No prior experience required Medical assistant training is helpful Nice-to-Have Experience
Background in clinical or diagnostic lab settings Experience with sample labeling or specimen processing
Required Skills Specimen handling Time management Data entry and accuracy Safety compliance and PPE Ability to multitask and retain information Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Skills Experience in medical or diagnostic labs Math and science coursework
Additional Skills Flexibility to adjust to rotating weekend shifts
Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.
About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value
diverse and inclusive workplaces . Our clients include Fortune 500 leaders in banking, insurance, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and technology across the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number & Hashtags Job Number: 25-26762 #gttjobs #gttic