The Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) role is a 6-month contract position for the Accessioning Department in Durham, NC, with a strong possibility of extension and conversion. The primary responsibility is to manage the initial stages of sample processing within a high-volume CLIA laboratory. This involves the receipt, triage, and accessioning of patient samples, a critical first step that demands a high degree of attention to detail and efficient work performance.
location: Durham, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $20 - 22 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Associate
responsibilities:
- Sample Handling: Unpack and accession patient samples into the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), including troubleshooting issues and errors.
- Production Goals: Prioritize workload to meet daily throughput and quality KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
- Laboratory Support: Perform equipment maintenance, manage inventory, monitor temperatures, and assist with documentation like SOPs.
- Quality & Safety: Report concerns about test quality or safety to management and assist in identifying process improvement opportunities.
- Troubleshooting: Document all corrective actions when test systems deviate from established specifications.
qualifications:
Required:
- Previous experience in a lab/clinical lab or a high-volume production environment (e.g., Amazon).
- Candidates must have a strong attendance record and communication skills.
- Comfortability handling blood samples and performing routine, repetitive work is necessary.
- Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may also be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
