Job Description:

• Perform specimen receiving, accessioning, and processing from submitting agencies including proficiency testing providers following the laboratory’s SOP.
• Processes specimens in a timely and error-free fashion, within one day of receipt.
• Identifies and rejects LEDT specimens that fail acceptance criteria.
• Collects and prepare samples to be sent out to reference laboratories for analysis.
• Prepares specimen aliquots and required paperwork in a timely and error-free fashion, within one day of receiving an assignment.
• Maintains specimen storage area.
• Maintains the storage area in an organized fashion.
• Under supervision, identifies and discards old specimens at least twice per year.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and observe proper laboratory safety policy.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Ensures that routinely used supplies are properly stocked.
• Orders supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock.
• Maintains specimen receiving laboratory cleanliness.
• Ensures that all work areas are kept clean.
• Disinfects work area on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Assists supervisor and laboratory management with other duties.

Work hours:

• 8:30 am – 4:30 pm/Weekends
• What will be CLP’s lunch period: 1 hr (lunch)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Required)
• Specimen collection / processing: 1 year (Required)
• Laboratory management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Research: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person