Lab Technician

Immediate need for a talented Lab Technician. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Gretna​​​​​​​, LA(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-29110

Pay Range: $13.5 - $14/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Remove presumptive positives and aliquot samples for confirmation in accordance with SAMHSA and other regulatory guidelines
• Store positive samples in the refrigerator/freezer area
• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
• Review and document acceptability of specimens and chain of custody forms
• Destroy specimens as needed
• Clean and maintain work area daily
• Adhere to all security procedures to ensure confidentiality of donor information
• Comply with company policy

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• High school education or GED preferred
• Basic ability to use a computer
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and procedures
• Basic communication skills
• Advanced understanding of certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies
• Basic understanding of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a refrigerated and 20-degree freezer area for storing and removing samples
• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
• Ability to read and comprehend SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FUDT guidelines

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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