| Points to Consider | How Lab Support Compares |
| How long has the company been serving scientific staffing needs? | Lab Support, a division of On Assignment has been serving the scientific community for more than 20 years. |
| Is the company active in professional organizations and scientific communities? | You’ll find Lab Support personnel at college career fairs and seminars, and among the membership of leading professional organizations, such as the Institute of Food Technologies (IFT), American Chemical Society (ACS), Association of Women in Science (AWIS), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), Society for Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) and American Society of Microbiology (ASM) to name just a few. Lab Support staff attend meetings and serve on boards, committees and advisory panels, contributing many hours to the advancement of the scientific community. |
| Is the company a nationally established, financially stable organization? | On Assignment (ASGN) is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ, continuously maintaining both profitability and service excellence. |
| What are the roles of scientists within the organization? | Lab Support pioneered the concept of scientists serving scientists more than 20 years ago. To this day, most of our recruiters, account executives and leadership team are degreed scientists with actual laboratory and research experience. |
| How does the company support their employees and assure appropriate placements? | We believe that knowledge is the key to successful matches. We use an in-depth screening process and personal interaction with every candidate to gauge his or her credentials, personality and career goals. We also work closely with our clients to understand their needs, formulate position descriptions and assess workplace environments. |
| How quickly can I expect to be placed? | Lab Support recruiters know their markets and clients inside and out so they can quickly match qualified candidates to specific hiring needs. After candidates complete the pre-screening process, they are typically placed on an assignment within 1 to 2 weeks. |
| Is the benefit package competitive and suited to my needs? | Lab Support's comprehensive benefit package is one of the most competitive and flexible plans in the industry. See our pay and benefits section for more details. |
| If my desired assignment is not available right now, will the company actively market the industries and areas I want? | At Lab Support, we don’t wait for jobs to come to us. We recruit candidates with specific skills and utilize our extensive national network of contacts to find the job you want. |
