Lab Assistant Job Description Join a company that produces at-home testing kits. As a Lab Assistant, you will handle urine, blood, and fecal samples, so you must be comfortable working with all three. Your responsibilities will include opening and sorting samples, collecting samples, inputting information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), verifying patient information, and preparing samples for the technicians. You will receive and quarantine all specimen packages, check specimens for acceptance criteria, and code non-testable specimens. Additionally, you will assist in strip manufacturing duties, including cutting and preparing strips for coating, and handle the logging of laboratory supplies. Manual entry and verification of laboratory results will also be part of your tasks. Notify your supervisor of any deviations from documented procedures. Training for this role will be from 8 am to 5 pm. Once trained, you will work the second shift from 3 pm to 11:30 pm, with work weeks either from Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday. Hard Skills + Sample preparation + Sample inspection + Labeling + Pipetting + Data Entry + Accessioning Job Type This is a contract position with a duration of 3 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Work Environment Office building with a call center, laboratory, and clerical center. Dress code includes long pants, T-shirt, and 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. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.