Lab Assistant Job Listing at Kelly Services in Knoxville, TN (Job ID US3576702_BH9876658)

Description

Every day, Kelly Engineering connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Title: Lab Assistant
Location: Knoxville, TN
Duration: 6 months +
Pay Rate: $18.63/hour


Overview

• Reports to the Lab Manager; receives functional supervision from Lab Supervisor and daily direction from Sr. Lab Assistant.
• Assists in the preparation of materials for testing. Aids professional/certified individuals in the performance of various laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and preparation of samples through front-end automation, refrigerated and frozen storage/archive of samples, use of computerized reports in retrieval and reconciliation of samples from archive for additional testing, and preparation of buffer materials.
• Receives specimens and some supplies. Processes and records information received from collection centers. Handles and tracks donor samples from receipt to final testing.
• Performs proper disposal of samples into biohazard containers after testing is complete.
• Follows all safety regulations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and rules. Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation within assigned department. Uses company laboratory computerized inventory management system to locate, track and determine testing status of samples. May handle positive samples.
• Works within current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines and adheres to all regulatory standards within the Lab.
• Assists with monitoring of inventory levels for laboratory supplies applicable to assigned department. Notifies supervisor of inventory needs.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Previous lab-related experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Shares information with internal contacts with common desire to reach a solution
• Understands, remembers and communicates routine, factual information
• Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit
• Ability to compose letters, outlines, memorandum and basic reports and/or to orally communicate
• technical information.
• Frequently walking with moderate amount of time sitting and standing
• Ability to lift or carry up to 10 lbs.
• Constantly required to wear personal protective equipment
• Frequently exposed to extreme temperatures
• Overtime and working extended hours may be required
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions

Additional Information

• 3rd shift / 10:30PM-7:00AM / Sunday – Thursday
• Will be expected to work alternating holidays

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone (taryn.carbone@kellyengineering.com) for immediate consideration.
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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