Lab Assistant

Job Description

Join our dedicated team as a Specimen Processor, where you will play a crucial role in handling incoming samples and ensuring they are properly processed for laboratory analysis.

• Your responsibilities include receiving, identifying, and labeling specimens, inputting data with precision into our computer system, and maintaining production goals to ensure a consistent specimen flow.
• While you will not be directly handling open samples or performing tests, your role is integral to our operations as you will manage enclosed samples, including those for blood, stool, urine, biopsies, etc., with proper personal protective equipment in accordance with the World Health Organization's guidelines.

Hard Skills

• High school diploma/GED
• Passing typing test of at least 7500 keystrokes per hour with 95% accuracy or higher
• Previous laboratory experience
• Previous overnight work experience

Soft Skills

• Ability to multitask with different types of requisitions
• Attention to detail
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• The work environment consists of a large specimen processing room located in Melbourne, Florida.
• The role involves spending 90-100% of the shift typing and sitting at a computer.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.