Lab Tech Jr.

Title: Lab Tech Jr.

Location: Gretna, Louisiana

Duration: 6 Months

100% Onsite

Shift Time: 6:00pm to 2:30am

Job Summary:

The position of Screening Technician is within our Toxicology Division. In this role, you will be in the position for a Screening Technician as defined by SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) in the Richmond SAMHSA-certified laboratory of Alere. The individual filling this position will be responsible for operating the instruments used to perform the initial analysis on urine and oral fluid specimens for substances of abuse with the SAMHSA mandatory guidelines and those of other regulatory organizations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance of the Screening Instrument and initial review of test results for donor specimens and QC samples
• Testing performed with refractometers and pH meters.
• Knowledge of screening and specimen validity test methods: EIA, CEDIA, ELISA, refractometers and pH meter
• Troubleshoot issues with screening instruments
• Adherence to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Adherence to all established guidelines outlined in Alere's Employee Handbook

Education:

• BS degree in Chemistry or Biology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced ability to understand analytical techniques and procedures
• Advanced ability to understand laboratory instrumentation
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FDT, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Advanced ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Competencies:

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
• Ability to have full body movement
• Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms
• Math and reasoning ability to develop and communicate laboratory procedures and reports
• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
• Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40), and CAP-FDT guidelines
• Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations
• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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• Published on 08 Jul 2026, 3:12 PM