Job Title: Lab Assistant

Job Description

Join a company that produces at-home testing kits. This role involves working with urine, blood, and fecal samples, so you must be comfortable handling all three. As a Lab Assistant, you will open and sort samples, collect samples, input information into the lab information system, and verify patient information. Additional responsibilities include cutting and coating kit samples, labeling and prepping samples for the technicians, and entering data into the system once testing is complete.

Key Responsibilities:

- 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 the Laboratory Information System (LIS).

- 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.

- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Supervisor.

- Notify your supervisor of any possible deviations from documented procedures.

Hard SkillsSample preparationInspectionLabelingPipettingData EntryAccessioningJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s) - seasonal opportunity!

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Work Environment

Shift:

- 2nd shift - 12 pm start time

- Tuesday - Saturday required during busy weeks, otherwise M-F

Training will start M-F 8 am - 5 pm

Environment:

- Office building with a call center, laboratory, and clerical center.

Dress Attire:

- Long pants, T-shirt, closed-toed shoes

- Lab coats will be worn when handling specimens

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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