What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Actalent?
Immediate Laboratory Accessioner position with the #1 Diagnostic Laboratory in the country, this position requires someone to be comfortable working with human samples and ability to work an overnight schedule on a full time basis.
This position is overnight from 11pm-7:30am Monday-Friday and alternating Saturday's, the pay rate will be $18 an hour, and the location is in Raritan, New Jersey.
Description:
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Resolve and document any problem specimens
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste
• work with PROPEL machine and troubleshoot errors
• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes
Skills:
Laboratory, Data entry, Specimen processing, Accessioning
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior specimen processing experience is preferred
• Previous experience using automated equipment is a plus
• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Must pass standardized color vision test
• Comfortable handling human biological specimens including blood, urine and tissue samples
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, work in protective equipment and sit/stand for long periods of time
• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to problem solve
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to work overtime when needed
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $18
