Frontline National is currently seeking Laboratory Technicians for opportunities in Rockford, Michigan.  Please call our office directly at 513-528-7823 to learn more about this great opportunity!

Frontline National is seeking individuals to work for a research study led by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Study team members will collect data at a Study Office as part of the Michigan PFAS Exposure and Health Study (MIPEHS) from approximately November 2020 to June 2021. The purpose of this study is to understand Michiganders exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and how PFAS relates to certain health conditions in humans.  For the study, recruited research participants will be scheduled for appointments at a local study office in Belmont/Rockford, Michigan. At the office, participants will meet with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), who will collect measurements such as height, weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure, a Phlebotomist to provide a blood sample, and then with a Field Interviewer to complete a self-administered survey about their health. An on-site laboratory technician will process and ship participant blood samples.  The team will be overseen by an on-site office manager/field supervisor who will be supported by a team lead.

Frontline National, LLC, founded in 2004, is a nationally-renowned staffing firm dedicated to identifying and placing superior candidates who possess the qualification, energy, and talent to match the high standards of client's expectations.

Frontline National is an SBA certified 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) firm, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Frontline National is dedicated to providing superior customer service to our clients and candidates. We have a proven track record and marketplace expertise to successfully recruit and place professionals on a National scale.

Excellent Compensation!

Core Duties:

• Appropriately and clearly communicate with project leadership, clients, and the general public.


• Receive, process, temporary store in freezers and refrigerators, prepare shipments, and ship biospecimen samples according to study protocols.


• Track biological samples using biospecimen management software.


• Accurately enter information into computer databases for the study in a timely manner.


• Maintain inventory of biospecimen collection and storage materials.


• Follow laboratory safety rules and procedures.


• Clean and sanitize the laboratory, biospecimen processing equipment, and storage freezers and refrigerators.


• Manage medical and hazardous waste.


• Conduct general housekeeping duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Completion of the following:

• Associates degree (Biology, Chemistry or Life Sciences) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:  Candidates must have the following experience:

• Minimum of 1-year experience processing and shipping biological samples and using biospecimen management software.


• Possesses basic laboratory and troubleshooting skills and trained in aseptic technique.


• Good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and works well in a group environment.


• Effective interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills.


• Must be able to keep project information confidential


• Basic computer skills, effective communication skills through speech and listening, having fluency in English

Security:

• National Background Investigation


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.


• Must have reliable transportation to and from work site

License/Certification and Training:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) American Heart Association


• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided as well as training regarding the proper use and disposal of PPE per Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines


• Must attend and successfully pass compensated project and job specific training

Schedule:

• Monday to Saturday (20-30 hours per week)


• Shifts are typically 5 hours in length and are approximately 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM


• Job Duration: Dec 2020-March 2021