Medical Representative (Woodbridge Township, NJ)

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Job Title: Medical Representative (Woodbridge Township, NJ) Job Description The Onsite Medical Representative plays a key role in promoting workplace health, safety, and wellness for employees in a fast-paced industrial environment. In this position, you independently assess and administer first aid, support occupational and non-occupational injury and illness cases, and partner closely with the Workplace Health & Safety team to reduce risk and enhance overall wellbeing. You will engage daily with associates and site leadership, participate in safety and case management meetings, and help maintain compliance with relevant health and safety standards. Responsibilities

- Independently assess employees and provide appropriate first aid support for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Refer employees to outside medical providers when care beyond first aid is required.
- Minimize the risk of employee injury through proactive awareness, education, and engagement on the operations floor.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of all care provided to employees.
- Coordinate and maintain workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs for employees with work-related injuries.
- Prepare and submit daily activity logs and end-of-shift reports to document care and safety-related activities.
- Engage with employees and leadership on the operations floor to provide coaching on observed at-risk work habits and body mechanics.
- Maintain a clean and organized medical workspace and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is stocked and available.
- Participate in training and certification activities to facilitate first aid, CPR, and AED certification classes.
- Maintain current credentials in first aid, CPR, and AED, and ensure all certifications remain active.
- Work flexible shifts, which may include days, nights, holidays, and weekends, based on operational needs.
- Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols in accordance with established procedures.
- Provide effective care delivery during emergencies and assist with emergency response activities at the site.
- Attend weekly associate safety committee meetings to support ongoing safety initiatives.
- Greet new hires and provide health and safety orientation through daily one-on-one interactions as needed.
- Participate in weekly case management review meetings to discuss ongoing injury and wellness cases.
- Support safety operations as part of the onsite health and safety team, collaborating with specialists and other stakeholders.

Essential Skills

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved emergency cardiac care provider.
- Current valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (NRP) certification from a Department of Health or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), OR current active Athletic Trainer Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent state certification.
- Ability to obtain adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within three weeks if not already held.
- Strong ability to assess injuries and illnesses and administer appropriate first aid.
- Capability to manage workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes in coordination with site stakeholders.
- Competence in maintaining accurate medical and activity records.
- Physical ability to lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
- Comfort working in environments with variable noise levels, temperatures, and weather conditions.
- Ability to continuously climb and descend stairs where applicable.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Certification to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and communication.
- Experience working within an industrial wellness program.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Carteret, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.25 - $36.25/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Carteret,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.