Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

• Perform the daily activities as described below.

• Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Medical assistant training helpful.

• Math and science courses preferred.

• 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

• Additional Job Details: Diploma and Color blind testing required

• Shift/Time Zone: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM with a potential weekend rotation based on need. Training would be on the day shift, possibly 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

• Candidate will work every other weekend and have a day off during the week after the weekend they work

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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