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Drug Manufacturing Technician

viva
Gretna, LA Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2027

Positive Aliquoter.

In this role, the individual will be responsible for removing presumptive positives samples and aliquoting samples for confirmation in accordance with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.



RESPONSIBILITIES:
Remove presumptive positives, aliquot for confirmation, arrange aliquots in order
Store positive samples in refrigerator/freezer area
Remove positives samples from freezer for re-aliquot
Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms
Destroy specimens; as needed
Clean and maintain work area daily
Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
Must comply with company policy

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:
High school education or GED preferred

COMPETENCIES:
Basic ability to use a computer
Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures
Basic ability to communicate ideas
Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies
Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds
Ability to have full body movement
Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms

MENTAL/REASONING REQUIREMENTS:
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 office and testing laboratory environment
Must be able to work in a refrigerated and 20-degree freezer area for storing and removing samples
Must be able to climb stairs
May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials



Notes:
This is a contract role with the possibility of conversion to full-time based on business needs and performance




VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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