Laboratory Assistant II

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Title: Laboratory Assistant II

Duration: 5 Months

Location: Research Triangle Park NC

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered

Able to lift 20 to 35 pounds

Job Responsibilities

Receive accession and manage samples using laboratory information management system (LIMS) following CLIA regulations and clients policies

Identify sort and organize samples from LIMS in preparation for downstream analysis by scientific staff

Coordinate sample requests manage confirmation of sample receipt and resolve sample discrepancies with external vendors in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Prepare samples for archiving based on internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulations

Maintain inventories of reagents and materials needed for internal projects to support the timely execution of lab work

Ensure lab areas are clean and organized and that equipment supplies and raw materials are available for use

Receive shipments and assist with maintaining the chain of custody for the samples (especially for the CLIA lab)

Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment including temperature control units

Adhere to the environmental monitoring system when it calls

Maintain critical data and metadata within LIMS including but not limited to Consumables Electronic Worksheets Test Methods and support post-implementation

optimization and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor s degree in biology chemistry or related field with 1 year of relevant work experience OR High School Diploma and 3 years of relevant work experience

Prior experience working in an industry lab setting and familiarity with lab consumables and common reagents

Ability to multitask among multiple projects and teams and work in a fast-paced highly interactive environment

Experience in a CLIA or regulated laboratory required

Self-motivated organized and capable of troubleshooting independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is required. Experience with LabVantage preferred.

Able to lift 20 to 35 pounds

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple communication platforms including e-mail Microsoft Teams and SharePoint sites

About us: DivIHN the IT Asset Performance Services organization provides Professional Consulting Custom Projects and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization Specialization and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.