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Job Title: Quality Control Lab AssistantJob Description

Join our team as a Quality Control Lab Assistant, where you will support the preparation of materials for testing and assist professional and certified individuals in conducting various laboratory tests. This role involves managing samples, utilizing front-end automation, and ensuring accurate storage and retrieval from archives for additional testing. You will also be responsible for preparing buffer materials, operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, and handling computerized inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

+ Assist in the preparation of materials for testing.

+ Aid professional or certified individuals in performing laboratory tests.

+ Receive, process, and record information from collection centers.

+ Handle and track donor samples from receipt to final testing.

+ Dispose of samples properly into biohazard containers after testing.

+ Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation within the assigned department.

+ Use the laboratory computerized inventory management system to locate, track, and determine the testing status of samples.

+ Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies and notify the supervisor of inventory needs.

Essential Skills

+ Basic computer skills.

+ Data entry proficiency.

+ Laboratory inspection capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

+ Laboratory experience or a background in production line work is preferred.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory setting within a donor processing and manufacturing facility. The work environment includes a standard daily operating rhythm, and there is no requirement for on-call duties or STAT labs typical of hospital settings. Shifts are set, providing a consistent work schedule. The company offers a positive work environment, competitive employee benefits, and opportunities for training and growth, with several locations globally. First day orientation typically occurs on Mondays from 10 am to 12 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.66 - $17.66/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.