COVID Lab Assistant- Georgetown, Kentucky

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Laboratory Assistant/Specimen ProcessorGeorgetown, Kentucky 40324Temporary to Hire position--Shifts Available:

• 1st shift: Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4pm (2 positions)
• 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 4pm to 11:30pm (2 positions)--Job Overview
  • Responsible for specimen processing and sample preparation
  • PCR experience preferred, but not required
  • Collect saliva and other human samples primarily for COVID testing--Responsibilities:
    • Assists in specimen receipt, monitoring of laboratory specimens, process specimens going to reference laboratories, evaluates specimens for acceptability, supports inventory management and performs initial sample processing to prepare samples for testing.
    • Beyond the day-to-day sample processing, the Laboratory Aide will assist the warehouse team to help ensure all supplies needed for the day's testing are available, rejected samples are appropriately documented, ensure sure that customer and client queries and complaints are communicated to the lab manager, and that the laboratory workspace is kept clean.--Required Skills:
      • Assures the quality and quantity of specimen is submitted for analysis is acceptable.
      • Processes samples to prepare them for testing.
      • Receives and racks samples through the Laboratory Information System
      • Communicate pertinent information with co-workers; completion of shift and coordinating lunch/breaks and daily tasks in a manner which meets the needs of the laboratory.
      • Demonstrates responsibility and flexibility in maintaining work schedules consistent with the needs of the laboratory. Assists in training new employees and students.
      • Routinely clean and disinfect workspace.Qualifications:
        • Degree in Science preferred, Associates Degree/HS Diploma requiredOther Skills:
          • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
          • Flexibility to help them adjust to new tasks if company or office needs change
          • Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly
          • Basic laboratory safety protocol and trainingWhy Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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