**Come join us and grow your career with CTG! CTG has worked with this international, Fortune 500 end-client for over 15 years! Apply with CTG for this exciting opportunity!** CTG's premier client has a contract assignment for a **Lab Associate** . **Type:** Contract **Job Title:** Lab Associate **Location:** Murphysboro, IL _Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Murphysboro, IL_ **Pay Rate:** $18.00 per hour **Work Hours:** Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, occasional overtime required **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent A successful candidate in this position will possess strong soft skills as well as: + Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing/production environment + Willingness to stand the sight of blood **Description:** This position involves working in a laboratory environment processing fetal bovine and calf bovine serum products from harvested bovine blood to ensure maximum quality and serum output. The candidate will produce and package bovine serum products for commercial use, following strict procedures. **Key Responsibilities:** + Responsible for lab prep and setup for whole blood processing + Process whole blood into serum using centrifugation and separation techniques + Express serum into containers and perform multiple centrifugation processes + Pour and strain serum to separate from red blood cells + Properly dispose of unusable material + Operate pumps to transfer serum into pooling tanks + Perform final filling processes and package product into final containers + Weigh the product to ensure it meets specifications + Ensure proper documentation and labeling of serum + Maintain cleanliness of bottles and laboratory environment + Properly store the finished product in freezers + Perform proper sampling and hemoglobin testing of finished products **Working Conditions:** + Works in a laboratory environment with extreme hot/cold temperatures + Exposed to high noise levels + Walking and standing for long hours + Repetitious movement and continuous light manufacturing work + Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs **Required Qualifications:** + High school diploma or equivalent + No experience required + Good dexterity with hand/eye coordination + Ability to perform tests requiring exact measurements and strong attention to detail **Additional Information:** + No third-party resumes will be accepted + Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted + CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws + All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors) + CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer + CTG is an E-Verify Company The expected base salary for this position is $18.00 per hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefits package is also offered. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to **Laura.Dominguez@ctg.com** . **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.