LCMS Specimen Accessioner

Job Details

Hazelwood Lab - Hazelwood, MO

High School

$17.00 - $17.00

Negligible

Day

Laboratory Technician Summer Internship

Averhealth is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Summer Intern to service our state-of-the-art Laboratory in St. Louis, MO. This position is temporary working 40 hours per week with overtime eligibility. This is a great way to gain skills to learn about working in a laboratory setting. This is a temporary internship position with a designated end date which is currently projected to be on or around August 29th, 2025.

DAY SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 - 5:30 PM + overtime opportunities

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION 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.