Looking to start or grow your career in the laboratory and healthcare field? This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment where your attention to detail and commitment to quality will directly support patient testing and results. Location: Indianapolis, IN Pay Rate: $18.00/hour Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire Schedule: Day/Evening Shift (EST), Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM, with potential Saturday and/or Sunday hours Why This Role Matters As a Lab Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring specimens are accurately processed, maintained, and prepared for testing. Your work helps laboratory professionals deliver timely and reliable results. What You'll Do
- Sort, receive, and process incoming specimens
- Centrifuge specimens, print labels, and maintain specimen storage and retrieval processes
- Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting, slide preparation, inoculation, and worklist creation
- Perform routine instrument maintenance and quality assurance/quality control activities as assigned
- Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples as needed
- Prepare reagents and media for laboratory testing procedures
- Record and maintain department data, including temperature logs and department files
- Decontaminate work areas and dispose of biohazardous materials according to safety guidelines
- Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests and assist with changing gas cylinders
- Utilize laboratory computer systems and PCs to support daily operations
- Follow all PPE requirements, safety regulations, and training protocols What We're Looking For
- A current, up-to-date resume
- High school diploma or equivalent (copy of diploma required)
- Medical assistant training is helpful
- Math and science coursework preferred
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work efficiently
- Strong attention to detail and ability to retain learned information
- Professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to pass a color vision test
- Ability to meet compliance requirements What's In It For You
- Opportunity to gain valuable laboratory and healthcare industry experience
- Potential pathway to permanent employment
- Competitive pay with first-shift premium opportunities
- Hands-on training and skill development
- Collaborative and safety-focused work environment
- Exposure to laboratory processes and healthcare operations 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)