Lab Technician - Onsite

Title: Lab Technician - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

Laboratory Information Systems, LIMS,
Shipping, handling, labeling requirements, collection kits, specimens,
laboratory terminology, Laboratory procedures,
Safe handling, decontamination, biological, chemical waste,
Quality control, quality assurance practices,
Record keeping, network procedures, internal laboratory, Data entry, data retrieval,
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Google cloud software, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Hangouts,
specimen collection kits, sample collection kits,
shipping containers, receiving supplies, quality assurance, administrative procedures

Description:

Participates in assigned activities of the Shipping/Receiving section. Work includes activities related to the receipt of specimens/samples which includes preparation and shipping of specimen/sample collection kits and shipping containers; receiving supplies; follows state and federal regulations, quality assurance and administrative procedures; and assists with send outs. Displays professional demeanor in all situations with customers and summarizes dialogue to show understanding in customer service. Receive packages for delivery and infectious and/or hazardous samples for testing, verify condition and paperwork and enter/verify samples in LIMS and prepare for testing sections. Meticulously document activities, notify leadership of concerns and out of specification readings or activities. Ensures that the customer service needs of submitters, programs and laboratory staff are met during hours of operation. Communicates with submitters and program staff to provide information regarding specimen and sample submission and to resolve problems with shipments.

Knowledge of:
Extensive laboratory terminology
Shipping, handling, and labeling requirements for sending and receiving collection kits and specimens
Laboratory procedures
Safe handling and decontamination of biological and chemical waste
Quality control and quality assurance practices

Skill in:
Computer data entry / writing skills
Organizational skills
Record keeping
Efficient and safe operation of office and laboratory equipment.
Effective communication.
Computer operation, including: network procedures, Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, Google cloud software including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calender and Hangouts, internal laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Data entry, data retrieval

Ability to:
Communicate with staff, supervisors and managers
Multi-task
Work independently
Learn personnel policies and procedures.
Perform manual tasks necessary for receiving packages.
Problem solve.
Learn analytical services provided by our laboratory, the agencies we provide these services to, and the proper collection kits and laboratory forms required for submissions.
Assist the general public, couriers and laboratory staff with problems concerning laboratory specimens.
Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Required Skills:
Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)
Experience Shipping, handling, and labeling requirements for sending and receiving collection kits and specimens

Preferred Skills:
Receiving Experience in a Lab
Experience handling potentially infectious material

Notes:
"Varied Weekends" means there could be 1 or 2 Saturdays though the contract.

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008