Job Title: Lab Assistant/Processor

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant/Processor to join our team. The primary role involves processing laboratory specimens in compliance with IRB approved protocols and specific laboratory manuals. This includes receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and storing biological specimens such as blood, urine, and stool from study participants.

Responsibilities

• Receive, centrifuge, aliquot, and store laboratory specimens in compliance with IRB approved protocols and specific laboratory manuals.
• Document each stage of PK processing, including in/out centrifuge steps.
• Affix specimen labels to samples prior to initiating processing.
• Organize PK Cryovials.
• Process blood samples by centrifuging and managing sub-samples or aliquots as required.

Essential Skills

• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining focus on tasks
• Excellent documentation skills
• 100% trainable to adapt to similar yet different studies
• Self-starter with high ethical and moral standards
• Quality mindset to identify and escalate issues
• 3-5 years of experience in specimen processing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Experience in PK processing, aliquoting, and sample processing
• Knowledge of CLIA, FDA regulations, GLP, and laboratory best practices

Work Environment

The work environment includes a certified clinical diagnostic laboratory, a USP 795/797 compliant pharmacy, and a certified serial ECG collection site. The lab maintains a clean research environment operating under strict FDA and SOP guidelines. The position is located in the UMD Bio Park in Baltimore, an early phase 1 CRO, offering a dynamic and engaging setting with weekly variations in clinical studies. Paid parking is available in a garage next to the facility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.

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.

Salary : $20 - $25