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Laboratory Assistant I

Knoxville, TN 37932

Posted: 03/08/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 599867 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description

Target PR Range: 18-19/hr
*Depending on experience

Assists in the preparation of materials for testing. Aids professional/certified individuals in the performance of various laboratory tests. These duties include, but are not limited to
1. 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.
2 Participates in continuing education.
3 Receives specimens and some supplies. Processes and records information received from collection centers.
Handles and tracks donor samples from receipt to final testing.
4 Performs proper disposal of samples into biohazard containers after testing is complete.
5 Follows all safety regulations, Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies and rules. Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
6 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.
7 Works within current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines and adheres to all regulatory standards within the Lab.
8 Assists with monitoring of inventory levels for laboratory supplies applicable to assigned department. Notifies supervisor of inventory needs.
9 Other job-related duties as assigned.

Education
? High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience
? Basic computer skills required. Previous lab-related experience preferred.

Additional Comments
? N/A

Working Conditions (physical & mental requirements)
? 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 require

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.