Laboratory Assistant II

DivIHN (pronounced "divine") is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent. Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions. Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Hema at 630.847.0275 Title: Laboratory Assistant II Duration: 5 Months Location: Research Triangle Park, NC Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered Able to lift 20 to 35 pounds Job Responsibilities Receive, accession, and manage samples using laboratory information management system (LIMS) following CLIA regulations and client's policies Identify, sort, and organize samples from LIMS in preparation for downstream analysis by scientific staff Coordinate sample requests, manage confirmation of sample receipt, and resolve sample discrepancies with external vendors in collaboration with internal stakeholders Prepare samples for archiving based on internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulations Maintain inventories of reagents and materials needed for internal projects to support the timely execution of lab work Ensure lab areas are clean and organized, and that equipment, supplies, and raw materials are available for use Receive shipments and assist with maintaining the chain of custody for the samples (especially for the CLIA lab) Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment, including temperature control units Adhere to the environmental monitoring system when it calls Maintain critical data and metadata within LIMS, including but not limited to Consumables, Electronic Worksheets, Test Methods, and support post-implementation optimization and continuous improvement efforts. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field with 1 year of relevant work experience OR High School Diploma and 3 years of relevant work experience Prior experience working in an industry lab setting and familiarity with lab consumables and common reagents Ability to multitask among multiple projects and teams, and work in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment Experience in a CLIA or regulated laboratory required Self-motivated, organized, and capable of troubleshooting independently Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is required. Experience with LabVantage preferred. Able to lift 20 to 35 pounds Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple communication platforms, including e-mail, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint sites About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. LIMS, Microsoft Office Suite, CLIA