Collection Season Associate Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina
Job Description
Collection Season Associate 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Charleston, SC Join Us This Season – Make a Difference in Biomedical Research HTI is seeking dedicated and reliable Seasonal Workers to assist in the collection of blood from horseshoe crabs as part of vital biomedical research initiatives. If you’re looking for hands-on experience in a unique scientific setting and want to contribute to life-saving medical advancements, we invite you to be part of our team this season. Pay from $18.00 per hour
Collection Season Associate Positions:
Washer/Racker Tent Associate Lab Associate Requirements of a
Collection Season Associate:
Must be able to work 10 – 12 hour shifts Ability to work weekends, weather permitting Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen Tasks require full range of motion of arms and upper body Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Perks of a
Collection Season Associate:
End of Season Bonus:
$1.00 for every hour worked Overtime – potentially mandatory (Extra Money!) HTI Merchandise Responsibilities of a
Collection Season Associate:
Washer/Racker Rinse crabs until all debris and barnacles have been removed Identify and separate male crabs from female crabs and place into designated bins Secure crabs and spray with designated solutions Clean area including sink, bins, floor and racks Responsible for proficiency in all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in areas of responsibility Responsible for documentation as required by company policy, cGMP and FDA Must regularly wear protective clothing (gloves) Works with live animals (small, medium, large) with risk of exposure to allergens (shellfish) Exposed to alcohol and Bactine spray, is exposed to unpleasant odors, is exposed to wet, humid and/or warm temperature conditions Regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls Frequently required to stand while performing duties; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Frequently lift and/or moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds Noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate Perform all other related duties as assigned Responsibilities of a
Collection Season Associate:
Tent Inspect and verify crabs for injuries and unresponsiveness prior to blood extraction Extract blood from racked crabs using a needle Collect blood into bottles and deliver to the laboratory Daily housekeeping responsibilities including but not limited to: cleaning walls, floor and tables within the tent area. Responsible for proficiency in all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in areas of responsibility Responsible for documentation as required by company policy, cGMP and FDA Regularly required to; stand, walk, and use hands in a repetitive manner Must regularly wear protective clothing (surgical mask, hairnet/ beard cover, gloves, Lab coats) Regularly works with or near sharp objects, caustic chemicals, biohazards, live animals Employee could occasionally be exposed to allergens (shellfish), unpleasant odors, wet/humid and/or warm temperature conditions Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate Perform all other related duties as assigned Responsibilities of a
Collection Season Associate:
Lab Calibrate the balances every morning Prepare solution per SOP Pump solution in bottle, pass to the tent and 1st wash Remove unwanted material from container Add prepared washing solution to container and agitate thoroughly Combine 3 containers of agitated material Centrifuge material to separate desired material in container from washing solution in prep for next station Combine product into centrifuge tubes, centrifuge material to separate desired material in container Transfer to each station at appropriate times Read volume of product, and record the add of sterile water required per SOP Ensure all areas are properly cleaned and sanitized at the beginning and end or each shift. Clean Laminar flow hood areas and equipment in preparation for the next day Responsible for proficiency in all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in areas of responsibility Responsible for documentation as required by company policy, cGMP and FDA. Regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls Employee is frequently required to stand while performing duties; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch Frequently lift and/or moves and positions objects weighing up to 50lbs pounds Detail orientated Must regularly wear protective clothing (Safety glasses, surgical mask, hairnet, gloves, lab coats, sleeve covers) The employee occasionally works with or near toxic or caustic chemicals with risk of exposure to allergens, is exposed to airborne particles, is exposed to unpleasant odors Flexible with working hours (there is a start time, but don’t get off at a certain time. Typically, 11.5 -12 hour days Monday – Friday and every other Saturdays.) Noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate Perform all other related duties as assigned HTI and Charles River Labs are Equal Opportunity Employers
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Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location:
In person
