Pre-Analytical Assistant

the Client•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Analytical Assistant I provides general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. The role involves processing specimens and supporting quality, compliance, and production standards while learning how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions affect technical departments and result quality. The position is onsite in Baltimore, Maryland, on a six-month contract. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM, with overtime expected and flexibility needed to support staffing on weekends, holidays, and on call. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. The client is a national and international diagnostic information services provider with nearly 50,000 employees. The company describes its culture as focused on enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging, with structured development pathways and cross-functional exposure. GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska, and supports diverse and inclusive workplaces. The role pays $20.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance and a 401(k) retirement fund.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimal data-entry skills.
Good organizational skills.
Understanding of specimen types related to tests ordered, clinical department requirements for specimen type and quantity, and specimen handling and delivery.
Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering, which may change daily.
Flexibility, willingness to adapt to change, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Commitment to internal and external customer requirements and willingness to contribute actively to a team-based working environment.
Ability and willingness to support staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime.
Ability to perform assigned tasks confidently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a production environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Good judgment and ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility in work assignments.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver large carts and/or specimen racks.
Ability to work in a biohazard environment in compliance with applicable safety requirements.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
Previous experience in a production environment.
Familiarity with mainframe computers.

Responsibilities

Learn assigned Pre-Analytical Assistant I duties and develop an understanding of how Technical Operations and Specimen Processing functions work together and affect technical departments and result quality.
Identify specimen issues, including specimen type and missing information, during sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage; resolve them or forward information to support timely resolution.
Research test-order information using translation tables, the computer system, and the directory of services, and follow compliance policies related to test ordering.
Meet quality and production standards within six months of completing training.
Complete required written documentation legibly, clearly, and within assigned time frames.
Report to work on time, follow attendance guidelines, and support department performance when coworkers are absent.
Learn additional functions within Technical Operations and Specimen Processing to progress to the next level.
Perform specimen-processing functions, including sorting, racking, specimen pickup and delivery to the laboratory, specimen storage, centrifugation, and aliquoting; may also be trained to run sorters in archive mode.
Handle multiple tasks in a production environment and communicate effectively with staff at all levels, verbally and in writing.
Use sound judgment to resolve problems, maintain composure under pressure, and contribute to a positive team-based work environment.
Adhere to core values, safety, compliance, and work-process policies and procedures; work safely in a biohazard environment.
Keep the work area neat and clean and comply with 5S workplace standards.
Adapt to changes and support department staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call coverage, and overtime.
Perform other duties as assigned.