Lab Tech Jr.

Experis, a ManpowerGroup company, has an exciting contract opportunity with one of our key clients, a global medical devices and health care company that is engaged in the discovery, development, and manufacturer of medical equipment and healthcare products.

Job Title: Lab Tech Jr.

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: 07 months (with possible extension)

Shift: 05:00 AM to 01:30 PM

Key highlights:

• No experience required. B.S. degree in a biology or chemistry related degree is required. Must work well in a group environment working with a sense of urgency.


• No prior laboratory experience is required, but prior experience.in work environments that requires multitasking is a plus. For example- restaurant servers and cooks

• Operation and maintenance of the Screening Instrument and initial review of test results for donor specimens and QC samples


• Testing performed with refractometers and pH meters.


• Knowledge of screening and specimen validity test methods: EIA, CEDIA, ELISA, refractometers and pH meter


• Troubleshoot issues with screening instruments


• Adherence to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information


• Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in Alere's Employee Handbook

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• BS degree in science or equivalent related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures


• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation


• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies.


• Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds


• Ability to have full body movement


• Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms


• Math and reasoning ability to develop and communicate laboratory procedures and reports


• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations


• Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FDT guidelines


• Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors


• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations


• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

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