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Actalent Lab Assistant in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Lab Assistant, where you will handle a variety of responsibilities crucial to the processing and analysis of at-home testing kits. In this role, you will be involved in the preparation and handling of urine, blood, and fecal samples. The Lab Assistants will be opening and sorting samples, collecting samples, inputting information into lab information system, verifying patient information, additional responsibilities include cutting and coating the kit samples, as well as collect all samples label and prep them for the techs, as well as enter the kits data into the system when the techs have completed testing.

  • 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.

  • All other duties assigned by the Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Supervisor.

  • Notify his/her supervisor of any possible deviations from documented procedures.

Qualifications

Associates or bachelor’s degree in the sciences is preferred

An interest or exposure to science/ healthcare laboratory work (class or work experience)

Pipetting experience

Good dexterity

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace

Good computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office

Comfortability handling sensitive/ human specimen

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.

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