Laboratory Assistant

ACTALENT IS HIRING A LAB ASSISTANT IN DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS!

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Skills:

Production, Specimen processing, Mechanical assembly, Sample, Sample prep, phlebotomy, phlebotomy certification, phlebotomist certification, phlebotomy certified, specimen collection, specimen labeling, Accessioning, Laboratory, Packaging

Description:

Position Summary:

• Under the direction of department leadership, performs clerical and other technical lab duties in a timely and accurate manner, with quality that exceeds customer expectations. Takes pride in performing customer service tasks, executed at a high level. Executes to daily scheduled tasks, takes initiative within the scope of the role, and strives to improve work processes based on laboratory and client needs. Understands to a high degree the importance of daily tasks performed and the impact they have on the patients and providers we work with to provide lifesaving diagnostic services.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and perform to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

• May support leadership during audits.

• Ship, receive, and track packages and specimens while maintaining the integrity of samples, as needed.

• Receive, classify, and process specimens in an accurate and expedient manner.

• Inspect specimens and paperwork for accuracy and acceptability.

• Maintain sample identity and ensure samples are handled and stored at appropriate temperatures to prevent loss of sample.

• Use appropriate systems to accurately perform data entry functions.

• Proofread own work for content, spelling, accuracy, and document format.

• Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens.

• Prepare samples for laboratory testing, as needed.

• May perform reagent preparation.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment, as needed.

• Properly identify and clearly document sample issues or discrepancies and work with client to resolve, as appropriate.

• Answer telephone calls and respond to email requests with professionalism and a high degree of courtesy and responsiveness.

• Research and resolve issues with follow up to customers in a prompt manner.

• Use written and verbal communication skills to provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers, and appropriately document interactions.

• Maintain organization of departmental records, as needed.

• Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory, as needed.

• Work weekend and holiday rotations, as scheduled.

• May train others on job tasks, as assigned.

• Maintain all applicable competencies, sufficient continuing education credits, and perform duties in accordance with laboratory policy

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification

• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements

• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Top Skills Details:

Production,Specimen processing,Mechanical assembly,Sample,Sample prep

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Must have:

– High School diploma

– 6 months of work experience (production or healthcare experience)

OR

– Associates degree in life science/science adjacent

– plus retail/serving/fast paced experience

OR

– Bachelors degree in science adjacent degree

Preferred Experience:

– phlebotomy, processing, or healthcare experience

Work Environment:

Mon – Thurs, 4 -10hour shifts

8pm -6:30 am

IF INTERESTED APPLY TODAY!

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.