**Job Title: Drug Manufacturing Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a diligent Drug Manufacturing Technician to join our team. The role involves handling and processing laboratory specimens in a secure and confidential manner, adhering to various regulatory guidelines. This position requires a keen attention to detail and the ability to work in a climate-controlled and refrigerated environment. **Responsibilities** + Remove presumptive positives, aliquot for confirmation, and arrange aliquots in order + Store positive samples in refrigerator/freezer area + Remove positive samples from freezer for re-aliquot + Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis + Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms + Destroy specimens as needed + Clean and maintain work area daily + Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information + Comply with company policy **Essential Skills** + Basic ability to use a computer + Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and procedures + Basic communication skills + Advanced understanding of certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies + Basic understanding of the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds + Full body movement capability + Corrected vision and hearing to meet minimum acceptable norms + Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations + Ability to read and comprehend SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FUDT guidelines + Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors + Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations **Why Work Here?** Join our team and benefit from a welcoming company culture with opportunities for professional growth. We offer a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, and we provide incentive bonuses after 60 days and 6 months of employment. We prioritize a secure and respectful workplace where your contributions are valued. **Work Environment** This position operates on a Tuesday-Saturday shift and is classified as non-exempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at time and a half. You will work in a climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment, with duties requiring work in refrigerated and 20-degree freezer areas for storing and removing samples. The role may involve climbing stairs and potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.