Lab Assistant

4 weeks ago

Durham, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Lab Assistant

Job Description

Purpose: Process study samples for accessioning, storage, onward shipping, or Laboratory Testing according to study requirements. Responsibilities: Accession received samples according to standard operating procedures and study requirements in a timely manner. Route any samples intended for same-day analysis to the lab promptly. Execute quality control checks and identification of incoming specimens. Remand samples with discrepancies into designated storage locations. Work directly with the client or study manager to resolve sample discrepancies. Prepare and package specimens requiring onward shipping to outside recipients for testing. Ensure that scheduled shipments are made as per sponsor requirements. Discard any samples when required. Review, action, and close any ad-hoc requests assigned. Provide support to line management in any tasks applicable to the daily running of the department. Sort incoming specimens for testing, storage, or onward shipping. Ensure that all shipments incoming and outgoing meet shipping regulatory requirements. Ensure specimen integrity by maintaining specimens at the proper temperature conditions and taking proactive steps to prevent temperature variance. Assist with routine freezer maintenance. Manage the specimen management requirements of higher complexity studies.

Hard Skills
  • Good working knowledge of relevant procedures
Soft Skills
  • Ability to collaborate with internal departments
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients
Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Durham, North Carolina.

Work Environment

Laboratory

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 for other accommodation options.

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