Lab Assistant

Description:

This role will be working with urine blood and fecal samples, so people will have to be comfortable around all three. The lab assistants will be opening and sorting samples, collecting samples, inputting information into lab information system, verifying patient information, additional responsibilities include cutting and coating the kit samples, as well as collect all samples label and prep them for the techs, as well as enter the kits data into the system when the techs have completed testing.

• Receive and quarantine all specimen packages.

• Open and sort specimens.

• Check specimens for acceptance criteria.

• Separate and properly code all non-testable specimens.

• Enter and verify (accession) all specimen information into LIS (Laboratory Information System)

• Assist in strip manufacturing duties, including cutting and preparing strips for coating.

• Receive and log in any deliveries of laboratory supplies.

• Assist in manual entry and verification of laboratory results.

• All other duties assigned by the Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Supervisor.

• Notify his/her supervisor of any possible deviations from documented procedures.

Skills:

Laboratory, Lab equipment, sample prep, sample preparation, sample collection, sample receiving, specimen collection, specimen processing, specimen labeling, pipetting, inspection, Data entry, Sample, labelling, cutting

Top Skills Details:

Laboratory,Lab equipment,sample prep,sample preparation,sample collection,sample receiving,specimen collection,specimen processing,specimen labeling,pipetting,inspection

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Must Haves:

• pipetting experience

• Dexterity

• Good Attention to detail

• Comfort level with handling sensitive samples

• Comfort level with using computers (they use Microsoft products)

• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Disqualifiers:

• anyone looking to go back to school
• anyone needing a flexible schedule
• unreliable transportation

Experience Level:

Entry Level

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.

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• 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.

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