Lab Assistant

Job Title: Lab AssistantJob Description

Lab assistants will take samples from the handling area and bring them to technologists' tables. - Will handle enclosed samples with PPE but will not directly touch open swabs or perform tests on the samples. - Work in the microbiology department. - Work along WASP machines for bacteriology. - Support intake and receiving of all samples. - Handle swabs, urine cups, stool samples, blood tubes, and cultures. - Update MicroPath LIS. - Take samples to lab technicians' tables. - Clean prep areas and instruments. - Store and sort samples in the storage room. - Ensure inventory of instrumentation for testing in REMSTAR. - Handle samples for multiple lab technicians. - Push or lift up to 50 pounds. - Move between buildings to transfer samples.

Hard Skills

Diploma/GED

Previous overnight experience

Comfort working with human samples

Previous medical/laboratory experience (PLUS)

Certification in phlebotomy, home health aide, or lab tech (PLUS)

Job TypeThis is a contract position with a duration of 4 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.Work EnvironmentWorking with urine in the urinalysis department with a team of 11-14 others on the night shift. Will work with urine cups and store them in the REMSTAR machine/track samples. Must be able to push or carry up to 50 pounds for the reagents used in this department. Will travel between buildings on campus to transfer samples.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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.