Lab Assistant Position Available In Alamance, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Join Actalent as a Lab Assistant in Burlington, NC, earning $16.00/hr. Responsibilities include specimen handling, data entry, equipment maintenance, and quality control. No degree required, but lab experience is preferred. Work in a fast-paced lab environment, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM-6:30 PM. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, and more. Application deadline: May 30, 2025.
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Lab AssistantJob Description Join a dynamic team in the clinical trials department as a Lab Assistant, where you will play an integral role in the clinical lab science process. You will work in a high-volume, production-based environment, ensuring the smooth processing and analysis of lab specimens. Responsibilities + Receive and sort clinical lab specimens. + Prepare specimens for testing and analysis. + Perform data entry and scanning of specimen and patient information. + Ensure all lab equipment is functioning properly and perform minor maintenance. + Troubleshoot specimen-related issues. + Replenish test bench supplies as needed. + Maintain a clean and safe work environment. + Complete record logs and administrative duties as requested. + Follow Standard Operating Procedures to uphold safety and quality standards. + Receive, stage, and aliquot specimens for testing. + Work collaboratively within a high-volume laboratory to ensure timely reporting of patient results. + Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation. + Perform quality control and quality assurance duties, including error detection and record keeping. Essential Skills + Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field is preferred but not required. + 0-1+ years of lab experience is preferred. + Prior experience working as an accessioner or specimen processor is a plus. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Previous lab experience is advantageous compared to candidates with no lab experience. Work Environment The position is based in a fast-paced laboratory environment responsible for receiving and processing up to 100,000 samples weekly. The work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6:30 PM, providing opportunities for career advancement within various departments. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.00 – $16.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,NC.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025. 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. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.