Laboratory Assistant

Overview

Prepare and process lab specimens, perform data entry, and manage problem samples.

Key Responsibilities

• data entry
• specimen issue
• specimen routing
• specimen prep
• dept distribution
• aliquoting

Tasks

-Perform data entry of test requisition information. -Resolve and document problem specimens. -Unpack specimens from branches or ports and route them by type to various staging areas. -Prepare all specimens received for testing, including staging, centrifuging, separating serum, and creating blood smears. -Prepare laboratory specimens for designated departments or locations prior to analysis and testing. -Aliquot samples for departments and prepare excess specimen samples for storage.

Requirements

• 10-key
• data entry
• accessioning
• specimen processing
• high school
• 1-2 years

What You Bring

-Strong medical record and data entry skills, particularly 10-key data entry with the ability to key numbers at 5,000-6,000 KSPH. -Entry-level experience is acceptable. -1-2 years of experience is preferred. -Data entry scores must be submitted in the application. -Familiarity with specimen collection, laboratory procedures, and biology or life sciences. -A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. -Proficiency in accessioning, SOP, and specimen processing.

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Benefits

-Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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