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Actalent

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Durham

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong knowledge of procedures, be able to collaborate across departments, and build effective relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
  • You will accession samples, perform quality control, resolve discrepancies, manage shipments, ensure specimen integrity, and assist with freezer maintenance in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements

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

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.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Lab Assistant?

The Lab Assistant is responsible for processing study samples, including accessioning, quality control checks, routing samples for analysis, preparing specimens for shipping, and managing specimen integrity and storage.

Is this a remote position?

No, this is a fully on-site position located in Durham, North Carolina.

What is the duration of this contract position?

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 months.

What type of work environment can I expect?

The work environment is a laboratory setting.

What kind of benefits are offered for this position?

Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), transportation benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Are there any specific skills required for this role?

Yes, a good working knowledge of relevant procedures is required as hard skills, along with the ability to collaborate and maintain effective relationships as soft skills.

Who is the employer for this position?

The employer is Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

Can I request accommodations during the application process?

Yes, you can request a reasonable accommodation by emailing actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for options related to the application or interview process.

Is diversity and inclusion a part of the company culture?

Yes, Actalent emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion by hiring diverse talent and maintaining an inclusive environment.

How are shipping requirements handled for specimens?

The Lab Assistant ensures that all shipments, incoming and outgoing, meet the relevant shipping regulatory requirements.

Actalent

An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

Human Resources
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

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’s global footprint and flexible delivery models ensure access to specialized talent where and when you need it. We promote consultant engagement through professional development and provide experiences to ensure continuous learning. Our people are the difference. Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.