Laboratory Scientist

  • Staffing Solutions Organization
  • Augusta, Maine
  • Full Time

at Staffing Solutions Organization in Augusta, Maine, United States

Job Description

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC ( SSO ), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC ( PCG ), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

Laboratory Scientist in Augusta, ME

1. Overview

Laboratory Scientist: Assist lab staff with various tasks such as processing samples,

staining sample slides, setting up cultures on various media, reading stained slides, performing real time

polymerase chain reaction tests, and sending out samples to reference labs.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Certifications

Four (4) year combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates knowledge of medical or environmental technology and/or analytical chemistry and laboratory equipment, testing, and techniques, including:

o Data Entry

o Documentation practices

o Multi-tasking

o Attention to detail

o Working in a team environment

o Working in a fast-paced setting

o Standing for long periods of time.

2. Training, education, or experience in administrative support work that demonstrates:

o Excellent interpersonal skills and critical thinking

o Excellent communication skills

o Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

o Ability to speak, read, and write English

o Experience working in a lab setting

o Ability to lift at least thirty-five (35) pounds

o Ability to sort specimens using a numbering system

o Proficiency with computers; experience with Word processing software, spreadsheets, and

data entry

o Ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information

to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures

3. Preferred Skills and Qualifications

o Knowledge of medical terminology

o Familiarity with handling biohazardous waste

o Familiarity with performing laboratory testing

4. Outline of specific job duties:

Technical Laboratorian responsibilities include but are not limited to:

o The above duties AND :

o Preparing patient samples for testing

o Perform testing on patient samples

o Enter results in lab database

o Report results to submitter

o Handle phone calls from doctors, laboratories, and other submitters

o Follow all standard operating procedures as outlined in the section manual

o Follow safe work practices

5. Schedule

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Job ID: 490545367
Originally Posted on: 8/24/2025

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