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location: North Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $40.00 - 44.39 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Operating and maintaining instruments for hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis
- Interpreting and troubleshooting quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results
- Performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation
- Following all policies, procedures and guidelines necessary for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulatory compliance and in accordance with CLIA and CLSI
- Using a validated computer system to receive and process orders, and provide test results
- Participating in CAP proficiency surveys
- Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOP)s
- Designing and implementing procedures for instrument qualification and method validation
- Completing all mandatory internal training and following implemented health and safety requirements
- Completing additional training to develop competency in new methods as they are implemented
- Standing, sitting, lifting up to 40lbs (on occasion), pipetting and other general lab tasks
qualifications:
Basic:
- Relevant laboratory experience and knowledge demonstrated through:
- B.S./B.A. in medical laboratory science or related field, with 3-5 years of relevant experience
- MLS (ASCP), or AMT certification is strongly preferred, but a candidate with a biology background and a willingness to learn may be considered
- Ideally greater than 3 years of experience within a clinical pathology laboratory within a pharmaceutical company, CRO, hospital or diagnostic company. Knowledge of laboratory informatics systems, flow cytometry or plate based assays.
skills: SOP, Assay Development, Assay Method, Assay Verification, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Flow Cytometry
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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
