Lab Tech Aide - 2nd Shift

Title: Lab Tech Aide - 2nd Shift

Location: Altavista, VA

Duration: 6 Months

Shift: 3PM TO 11:30PM

100% Onsite

Job Summary

The Entry-Level Lab Tech Aide assists laboratory staff with basic laboratory operations, specimen handling, data entry, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This role is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on experience in healthcare, clinical laboratory, or scientific settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specimen collection, labeling, and transportation
• Prepare samples and supplies for laboratory testing
• Clean, organize, and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain laboratory records
• Stock laboratory supplies and monitor inventory levels
• Follow safety procedures, infection control standards, and laboratory protocols
• Dispose of biohazard materials according to guidelines
• Support laboratory technicians and scientists with routine tasks
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Coursework or interest in Biology, Chemistry, Healthcare, or Laboratory Science preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Previous volunteer, internship, or healthcare experience is a plus but not required

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.