Lab Tech Jr.

This is Gayatri, Senior Recruiter at Experis IT Manpower Group. Our client in Richmond, VA, is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their team. Experis, a ManpowerGroup company, has an exciting contract opportunity for the role of Lab Tech Jr. This position is a 12-month contract role (with possible extension) with one of our key clients, a global medical device and healthcare company that seeks to bring life-changing health technologies to the people who need them all over the world. 
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Position: Lab Tech Jr.
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration: 6+ months (With possible extension)
Payrate: $18/hr (30 and 60-day $1000 bonus)
Shift : Flexibility 

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

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
• There may be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

A B.S. degree in biology or chemistry is required. (Eligibility is dependent on attendance, performance and behavior.)