Part-Time Lab Assistant – Evening/Weekend Drug Testing

Sjcindiana; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STD/LTD

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

St. Joseph County Adult Probation Department is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support the CSAP Division. The role involves handling paperwork, specimen collection oversight, and processing drug test payments, with daily and weekend evening hours.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, basic office/lab skills, and the ability to work under time pressure in a team environment. This position offers part-time hours and benefits as described in the notice.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; experience in specimen collection preferred.
• Read, write, and speak English; basic computer, calculator, and cash register usage.
• Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks under time pressure.
• Ability to understand, memorize, and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle situations involving violent/irate individuals.

Responsibilities

• Processes clients’ paperwork, including printing forms and labels, issuing ID cards, and generating consent forms for the distribution of drug test results.
• Oversees/observes specimen collection, empties specimen window, and keeps samples in order.
• Receives and verifies payment for drug testing, records payments in WINTOX report, and ensures the register tape matches the computer report.
• Incumbent performs standard and recurring duties according to established practices and procedures within the department. Errors in work are detected by supervisory review or standard departmental checks and safeguards.
• Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, clients, other County departments, and members of the general public for the purposes of coordinating operations and exchanging information.

Skills

Office & lab practices

English language

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Joseph County Adult Probation Department is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support the CSAP Division. The role involves handling paperwork, specimen collection oversight, and processing drug test payments, with daily and weekend evening hours.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, basic office/lab skills, and the ability to work under time pressure in a team environment. This position offers part-time hours and benefits as described in the notice.