Job Description

Job Location: Hazelwood Lab - Hazelwood, MO 63042Education
Level: High School
Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: SwingAverhealth is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Intern to service our state-of-the-art Laboratory in St. Louis, MO. This position requires working 20-25  hours per week. This is a great way to gain skills to learn about working in a laboratory setting.
DAY SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PAY: $17.00/HR
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Prepares specimens (urine and oral fluid) for analysis
- Accurately pipette specimens for our Quality Control Department
- Prepare validation materials for our Quality Control Department
- Disposes of samples after the analysis is complete
- Maintains cleanliness of accessioning work areas
Preferred

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Prior pipetting experience is a MUST
- Ability to perform routine tasks with no errors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to pass a color blind test, accommodations made if not
- Skill in the use of computers, especially applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
COMPENSATION
- $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary

QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Previous experience pipetting samples in a laboratory setting is required
- Previous experience in a lab setting required
- Experience in a position requiring completion of a routine task is highly desirable
Averhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Averhealth is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Averhealth are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Averhealth will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Mobility, walking, climbing, sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting (minimum of 10 lbs), carrying, pushing, pulling, fine eye-hand coordination, ability to read, write, listen and speak clearly, the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to drive a vehicle and travel, and ability to remain calm under pressure. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to use computer, monitor, cell phone, mouse and keyboard extensively as well as other general office equipment.