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Actalent Specimen Processor in Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Job Title: Overnight Data Entry Clerk

Job Description

As a data entry clerk, you will be responsible for receiving, identifying, labeling, and processing incoming samples. Your duties include inputting data into the computer system, creating labels for samples, and ensuring specimens are properly handled with personal protective equipment (PPE). You will not directly touch open swabs or perform tests on the samples. Your role is crucial in maintaining departmental production goals to ensure consistent hourly specimen flow to the labs. You will also be involved in reviewing, transcribing, and entering demographic and specimen data into the laboratory information system with precision. Additional responsibilities include filing requisition slips, maintaining supplies, and performing cleanup duties to enhance workflow and efficiency.

Hard Skills

  • High school diploma/GED

  • Typing speed of at least 7500 keystrokes per hour with 95% accuracy

  • Previous laboratory experience

  • Previous overnight experience

Soft Skills

  • Ability to handle all specimen types

  • Multi-tasking

  • Attention to detail

  • Data entry accuracy

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 4 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.

Work Environment

You will work in a large specimen processing room, logging patient information on sample tubes and ensuring data accuracy. The role involves working with over 80 people during the night shift to support work volume. Approximately 90-100% of your shift will be spent typing and sitting at a computer. Safety precautions are implemented; however, 6 feet social distancing rules cannot be maintained due to space limitations. The pay rate is $18.15 per hour, including a 10% differential for overnight hours worked.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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