Lab Assistant

Job Title: Lab AssistantJob Description

Join a dynamic company that produces at-home testing kits. As a Lab Assistant, you will work with urine, blood, and fecal samples. Your responsibilities will include opening and sorting samples, collecting samples, inputting information into the lab information system, and verifying patient information. Additional duties involve cutting and coating the kit samples, collecting and labeling all samples, preparing them for the techs, and entering the kit data into the system after testing. You will also receive and quarantine all specimen packages, check specimens for acceptance criteria, separate and code non-testable specimens, and assist in strip manufacturing duties. Furthermore, you will log laboratory supplies deliveries, assist in manual entry and verification of laboratory results, and notify your supervisor of any deviations from documented procedures. All other duties will be 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.

Work Environment

Training is on M-F 8 am – 5 pm. After 1-2 weeks, the shift will move to Tuesday to Saturday from 12 pm – 8:30 pm. Candidates need to be flexible as they may occasionally need to work Sunday – Thursday from 3 pm – 11:30 pm. The work environment includes an office building with a call center, laboratory, and clerical center. The dress attire is long pants, T-shirt, and closed-toed shoes. Lab coats will be provided for 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.