Lab Assistant (LA)

TekWissen; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical technology company is seeking a Lab Assistant in Louisville, KY. The role involves supporting daily operations, ensuring site cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants should be able to lift heavy items and work in a radiation environment. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, most items 65-75 lbs.
• Understanding of radiation safety and quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist production staff with administrative and housekeeping tasks.
• Package radiopharmaceutical medication for shipment and perform testing.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist pharmacy personnel.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Effective communication

Ability to read technical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below client is with one of our client which is a leading global medical technology company. It offers a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.

Job Title : Lab Assistant (LA)

Location : Louisville, KY, 40202

Duration : 12 Months

Job Type : Contract

Work Type : Onsite

Shift Timings : 06 : 00am - 02 : 00pm (EST)

Job Description :

• As a Lab Assistant, you will facilitate the daily operations of the facility through assisting the production staff with administrative and housekeeping tasks which are crucial to maintain excellent customer service and site inspection readiness.
• This job involves working nightshift in a manufacturing setting and occupational exposure to radiation.

As a Lab Assistant, you are responsible for :

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read, listen and understand technical direction, policies and procedures
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Understanding and awareness of radiation safety, quality, & EHS programs
• Communicate routine logistical functions including preparing product for shipment, coordinating courier schedules / changes, and documenting as necessary
• Packages radiopharmaceutical medication for shipment, performs testing, and loads / unloads containers
• Processes packages returned from customer locations
• Assists with inventory, material storage, and check-in
• Cleans and sanitizes delivery cases, work areas, high touch points
• Performs general facility cleaning and other duties as required
• Provides excellent customer service by answering telephones, forwarding messages, taking messages, and tracking deliveries
• Assist pharmacy personnel with clerical functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
• You can lift up to 100Lbs

Must-Have Skills :

• Organization
• Time management
• Effective communication
• Ability to read, listen, and understand technical procedures
• Ability to lift to 100 lbs occasionally, most items 65-75 lbs, cases with handles

Nice-to-Have Skills :

• Customer service acumen
• Ability to answer phones and speak with customers, vendors.

Success Metrics :

• Site cleanliness
• Customer communication
• Accurate inventory receipts

Additional Information :

• No college degree required, high school diploma or equivalent
• Military experience
• Cleaning tasks involved
• Comfortable working in a radiation environment (training provided)
• GMP, EHS training for lifting and moving cases (30 days total)
• Experience in Receiving materials, verifying shipments, basic PC skills, learning to read a meter

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.