Medical Office Assistant/Front Desk/Call Center/ CSR/Lab

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join our team at a company that produces at-home testing kits. In this role, you will work with urine, blood, and fecal samples. You must be comfortable handling these types of samples. Your primary responsibilities will include opening and sorting samples, collecting samples, inputting information into the lab information system, and verifying patient information. Additional tasks include cutting and coating the kit samples, labeling and prepping samples for the techs, and entering kit data into the system once testing is complete.

Key Responsibilities:

– 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 (accession) all specimen information into 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.

– Complete all other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Supervisor.

– Notify your supervisor of any possible deviations from documented procedures.

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 Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. After 1-2 weeks, the schedule will shift to Tuesday to Saturday, 12 pm – 8:30 pm. Flexibility is required as help may be needed on a Sunday to Thursday shift from 3 pm – 11:30 pm. The work environment includes an office building with a call center, laboratory, and a clerical center. Dress attire includes long pants, a t-shirt, and closed-toed shoes. Lab coats will be provided when handling specimens.

BENEFITS

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

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.