Laboratory Technician

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Houston TX 77072 . This is a 7-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Technical Lab - Lab Assistant

Location: Houston TX 77072

Pay Range: $17.20 per hour

Schedule: Tues-Sat 12PM-8:30PM, (40 hours per week)

Duration : 7 months+

• Responsibilities:
• Sorted, received, and prepared specimens for laboratory testing
• Performed specimen processing tasks including centrifuging, aliquoting, slide preparation, and inoculation
• Conducted routine instrument maintenance and prepared reagents/media
• Monitored and recorded data such as temperature charts; managed specimen storage and retrieval
• Performed QA/QC tasks, resolved pending lists, located missing samples
• Maintained clean and decontaminated work areas; conducted weekly radioactive wipe tests
• Changed gas cylinders and managed department filing systems
• Disposed of biohazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols
• Operated laboratory computer systems and standard PCs
• Completed training and competency checklists as required
• Adhered strictly to PPE and laboratory safety regulations
• Maintained effective communication with coworkers and clients in a respectful, professional manner

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred

I look forward to working with you!