Job Title: Quality Control Lab Assistant

Job Description

As a Quality Control Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the laboratory team by assisting in the preparation of materials for testing. You will aid professional and certified individuals in performing various laboratory tests, including receiving and preparing samples, storing and archiving samples, and preparing buffer materials. You will also be responsible for using computerized reports to retrieve and reconcile samples for additional testing.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and supplies, and process and record information received from collection centers.
• Handle and track donor samples from receipt to final testing.
• Dispose of samples properly into biohazard containers after testing is complete.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation within the assigned department.
• Use the laboratory computerized inventory management system to locate, track, and determine the testing status of samples.
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels for laboratory supplies and notify the supervisor of inventory needs.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Laboratory experience or a background in production line work.
• Skills in laboratory data entry and inspection.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse environment, specifically within a donor processing and manufacturing facility. The role requires working on the 3rd shift from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday. The first day orientation is typically from 10 AM to 12 PM. The work environment offers a positive atmosphere with a competitive employee benefit package, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for growth with several global locations. The facility operates with a set shift, ensuring no 'on-call' or STAT labs are required, which is typical in hospital settings. A standard daily operating rhythm is provided for all employees.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.63 - $18.63/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 Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 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.

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