Material Handler

Extractor/Wash Technician

Kelly Services is hiring a Temporary Wash Technician for a client in Temperance, VA.

Pay rate: $18/hour

Shift: First shift; start time varies between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. Shifts are 10 hours.

Temporary Role

Location: Temperance, VA

Position Summary

In a sterile work environment, process prepared materials transferred from the previous first-wash station. Responsibilities include extracting blood from horseshoe crabs, preparing and processing materials, and preparing solutions for laboratory use.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect horseshoe crabs for injuries or unresponsiveness before blood extraction.
• Extract blood from racked crabs using a 12-gauge needle, collect it in bottles, and deliver it to the laboratory.
• Remove unwanted material from containers.
• Add prepared washing solution to containers and agitate thoroughly.
• Dispense agitated material into plastic tubes for centrifugation.
• Centrifuge material to separate the desired material from the washing solution.
• Assess the quantity of desired material in each tube using its measuring lines.
• Add sterile water according to the amount of material present and agitate the tubes.
• In a sterile work environment, assemble transfer-pump equipment and prepare salt-water solution; accurately dispense it into 500 mL bottles.
• Assemble transfer-pump equipment, verify the accuracy of weighing equipment, and prepare and dispense NEM solution into 500 mL bottles. (NEM: N-ethylmaleimide.)
• Clean walls, floors, and tables in the tent area and perform other daily housekeeping.
• Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete documentation required by company policy, cGMP, and FDA requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Entry-level; no prior experience required.
• No certification or licensure required.

Physical Requirements

The role requires a full range of motion in the arms and upper body. Employees regularly stand, walk, and use their hands repetitively. The job also requires close, distance, and color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Employees regularly wear protective clothing and equipment, including goggles, a face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, and boots. The work involves or takes place near sharp objects, caustic chemicals, biohazards, and live animals. Occasional exposure to shellfish allergens, unpleasant odors, wet or humid conditions, and warm temperatures may occur. Noise levels are usually low to moderate.

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