TEKBERRY OFFERS A FOR REFERRALS!

Title: Laboratory Processing Associate
Pay Rate or Salary Range: $18.00/hr.
Employment Type: Contract
Estimated End Date: April 30, 2025
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Occasional overtime may be required)
Location: Murphysboro, IL
Job Code: CRNGJP00027719

Tekberry is looking for a motivated Lab Associate to work onsite with our client, a leading global manufacturing company. This is a manufacturing/production role in a laboratory environment, focused on processing fetal bovine and calf bovine serum products from harvested bovine blood. The position is 100% onsite and offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience with all necessary training provided. As a W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the lab for whole blood processing.
• Process whole blood into serum using centrifugation and separation techniques.
• Transfer serum into pooling tanks using pumps and centrifuge for further processes.
• Strain and pour serum to separate it from red blood cells.
• Dispose of unusable material in compliance with lab protocols.
• Package and label serum products, ensuring quality and weight specifications.
• Perform final product filling, documentation, and storage in freezers.
• Conduct sampling and hemoglobin testing for quality assurance.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No prior experience required-full training provided.
• Comfortable working in a lab environment and around bovine blood.
• Good hand/eye coordination and attention to detail for precise measurements.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long hours, and perform repetitious movements.

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory environment with exposure to extreme hot/cold temperatures.
• High noise levels and continuous light manufacturing tasks.
• Significant standing, walking, and lifting.

Additional Details: This role is not healthcare-related, but candidates must be comfortable with the sight of blood. All necessary training will be provided to ensure success in the position.

We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a for referrals!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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