Role: Jr. Lab Tech

Location: Richmond, VA 23236

Duration: 5 Months

Shift Timings: 4 PM to 12:30 am (Tuesday to Saturday)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation and maintenance of the Screening Instrument and initial review of data
• Knowledge of screening methods
• Troubleshoot issues with screening instruments
• Effectively complete work prioritized by department supervisor
• Adherence to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in Alere’s Employee Handbook

Required Business Travel Requirements:

• Travel to other domestic Alere offices may also be required

Additional Comments:

• The individual may be required to work varying shifts or weekends to perform the Essential Functions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures.
• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMSHA, CAP-PUDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies
• Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems
• Basic understanding of drugs that are tested
• High school education
• BS degree in science or equivalent related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
• Ability to have full body movement
• Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms

MENTAL/ REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies
• Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems
• Math and reasoning ability to develop and communicate laboratory procedures and reports
• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
• Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FUDT guidelines
• Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations

Work environment:

• Climate-controlled testing laboratory environment
• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related science

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS): 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory Instrumentation:: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person