Lab Assistant

Now Hiring for a Lab Assistant

in Hoffman Estates, IL

Second Shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Days off: Friday and Saturday

3 month contract

Can start ASAP

Work EnvironmentTraining is Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. After training, the schedule will be Tuesday to Saturday, 3 pm to 11:30 pm on weekdays, and 12 pm to 8:30 pm on Saturday. The work environment includes an office building with a call center, laboratory, and clerical center. Dress attire includes long pants, a t-shirt, and closed-toed shoes. Lab coats will be worn when handling specimens.Job Description

Join a company that produces at-home testing kits. As a Lab Assistant, you will handle urine, blood, and fecal samples. Responsibilities include opening and sorting samples, collecting samples, inputting information into the lab information system, and verifying patient information. Additional duties involve cutting and coating kit samples, labeling, and prepping samples for technicians, and entering data into the system post-testing.

Key tasks:

– 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 all specimen information into the LIS (Laboratory Information System)

– 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

– Notify supervisor of any possible deviations from documented procedures

– Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Supervisor

Hard Skills

Sample preparation

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.

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.