Title: Lab Tech Jr.
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Duration: 6 Month Assignment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:
- Minimum requirements are:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related science
- Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Technologist level
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
- High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
- Ability to have full body movement
- Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms
- Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
- Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FUDT guidelines
- Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
- Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations
- Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment
- May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials
Required Business Travel Requirements:
- Domestic travel may be required when subpoenaed to testify in legal proceedings. Travel to other
- domestic Alere offices may also be required
Mental/Reasoning Requirements:
- The following are the mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of the mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement:
- Math and reasoning ability to develop and communicate laboratory procedures and reports
- Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
- Ability to cope with stress induced during legal proceedings
- Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FUDT guidelines
- Ability to transcribe data in a legible handwriting
- Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
- Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations
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