Laboratory Assistant - Blood Bank (1st shift)

Job Description

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in receiving and processing donated blood products. You will ensure that all blood products are appropriately stored and accurately entered into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) following standard operating procedures (SOPs). This role is a 12 month contract with potential to become a permanent role, or transition to another lab within the hospital network long term.

Responsibilities

• Receive donated blood products from vendors.
• Process donated blood products by reading blood bags and entering information into LIS.
• Follow SOPs for receiving and processing blood products.
• Appropriately store blood products according to protocol.

Essential Skills

• Experience in laboratory processing and accessioning.
• Proficiency in data entry.
• High school diploma with lab experience or an associate degree in a science field.

Qualifications

• MUST have a 4 year degree, preferably in a life science (B.S. in Biology, microbiology, virology, molecular genetics, pre med, etc.).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to follow SOPs and protocols.

Work Environment

Shifts: 10 AM - 6:30 PM (schedules have weekend rotation they rotate on an every 3rd weekend and get a day off during the week. There is a holiday rotation working 1 summer and 1 winter holiday. They have the 6 defined holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00

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 Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 15, 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 : $19 - $21