Job Title: Lab Assistant

Job Description

Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing. Unpacks specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas. Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations such as staging of specimens, centrifuge, separate serum, and blood smears. May perform data entry of test requisition information. Aliquots samples for departments. Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.

ResponsibilitiesPrepare laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to analysis and testing.Unpack specimens from branches or ports and route specimens by type to various staging areas.Prepare all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations.Perform staging of specimens, centrifugation, serum separation, and blood smears.Perform data entry of test requisition information.Aliquot samples for departments.Prepare excess specimen samples for storage and resolve and document problem specimens.Essential SkillsProficiency in specimen handling and laboratory procedures.Experience in data entry and test requisition information.Ability to manage and process 50-100 specimens a day (urine/blood, etc.).Additional Skills & QualificationsStrong administrative skills including answering telephones, maintaining logs/records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, researching information, time management, training employees, using computerized databases, and effective written and verbal communication.Work Environment

Mon-Fri rotating weekends (Sat & Sun) 3rd Shifts (10pm-6:30am).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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 Miami,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

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.