Lab Assistant

Job Title: Lab AssistantJob Description

Join a company that produces at-home testing kits. This role involves working with urine, blood, and fecal samples, so candidates must be comfortable handling all three. Lab Assistants will open and sort samples, collect samples, input information into the lab information system, verify patient information, and perform additional responsibilities such as cutting and coating kit samples. They will also collect, label, and prepare samples for the techs, and enter kit data into the system once testing is complete. Other duties include receiving and quarantining specimen packages, checking specimens for acceptance criteria, separating and properly coding non-testable specimens, assisting in strip manufacturing, receiving and logging laboratory supplies, and assisting in manual entry and verification of laboratory results. The role also requires notifying supervisors of any deviations from documented procedures.

Hard Skills

Sample preparation

Specimen inspection

Labeling

Pipetting

Data entry

Accessioning

Soft Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Effective communication

Flexibility

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

Training is conducted Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. After 1-2 weeks, the schedule shifts to 3 pm to 11:30 pm with rotating Saturdays. Candidates can choose their workdays (e.g., Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday). The workplace is an office building with a call center, laboratory, and clerical center. Dress attire includes long pants, a T-shirt, and closed-toed shoes, with lab coats provided 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.

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