Actalent Elmwood Park , NJ 07407
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title: Overnight Data Entry Clerk
Job Description
As a data entry clerk, you will be responsible for receiving, identifying, labeling, and processing incoming samples. Your duties include inputting data into the computer system, creating labels for samples, and ensuring specimens are properly handled with personal protective equipment (PPE). You will not directly touch open swabs or perform tests on the samples. Your role is crucial in maintaining departmental production goals to ensure consistent hourly specimen flow to the labs. You will also be involved in reviewing, transcribing, and entering demographic and specimen data into the laboratory information system with precision. Additional responsibilities include filing requisition slips, maintaining supplies, and performing cleanup duties to enhance workflow and efficiency.
Hard Skills
High school diploma/GED
Typing speed of at least 7500 keystrokes per hour with 95% accuracy
Previous laboratory experience
Previous overnight experience
Soft Skills
Ability to handle all specimen types
Multi-tasking
Attention to detail
Data entry accuracy
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 4 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
Work Environment
You will work in a large specimen processing room, logging patient information on sample tubes and ensuring data accuracy. The role involves working with over 80 people during the night shift to support work volume. Approximately 90-100% of your shift will be spent typing and sitting at a computer. Safety precautions are implemented; however, 6 feet social distancing rules cannot be maintained due to space limitations. The pay rate is $18.15 per hour, including a 10% differential for overnight hours worked.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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