Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Job Description

We are currently seeking Laboratory Assistants for the toxicology department. The role involves handling various pre-analytical tasks such as aliquotting, inventory management, and building batches of specimens. The position supports lab testing up until specimens are passed off to technicians and requires a significant amount of pipetting.

ResponsibilitiesReceive, stage, and aliquot specimens for testing.Work within a high volume laboratory as part of a dedicated team to ensure patient results are reported within an acceptable turn-around-time.Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation.Perform required QC/QA duties which include error detection, maintaining records/logs, and pulling samples for further processing.Accession and process specimens.Sort and organize samples for processing.Essential SkillsAssociates Degree or Bachelors 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 & QualificationsBiology knowledge.Data entry skills.Work Environment

The work environment is a high-volume laboratory setting requiring attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. The role involves a significant amount of pipetting and other pre-analytical tasks to support lab testing. Employees are expected to maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation regularly.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Feb 10, 2025.

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