Lab Assistant

3 days ago


Barrington, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNow 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.


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