Lab Assistant - Actalent : Job Details

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Micro department. This role involves working with human samples, primarily urine, using various laboratory techniques to support our diagnostic processes.

Responsibilities

* Plate urine cultures

* Swab urine samples

* Scan samples into SRS for internal tracking

* Work with stool, urine, blood, and swabs or cultures

* Verify patient ID numbers

* Smear swabs onto plates using the streaking technique

* Incubate samples

Essential Skills

* Sample preparation

* Laboratory experience

* Data entry

* Comfortable working with human samples

* Reliability and punctuality

* Ability to work with urgency

Additional Skills & Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED

* Previous overnight experience

* Previous lab experience is preferred

Work Environment

This is a 3-month contract position with the possibility of working either day or night shifts. Day shifts are from Tuesday to Saturday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM or 6 AM to 2:30 PM. The night shift is from Tuesday to Saturday, 12 PM to 8:30 AM. The role involves working in the Micro department, which may have an odor due to handling urine samples. You will be part of a team of 5-6 individuals, primarily sitting on a bar stool for the entirety of the shift. Personal protective equipment, including lab coat, gloves, and face shield, must be worn throughout the shift. If interested please send over your resume to carendas @astoncarter.com

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.