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I applied to a job on LinkedIn. I received a text message from Jessica Watkins. “ Good morning! My name is Jessica from Companion Diagnostics, Inc. I am contacting you regarding your job application for the role of a remote data entry clerk. I am pleased to inform you that we would like to invite you to interview for this position. The rate of pay for this role will be $30 per hour. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to hr@companiondiagnosticsinc(.)com . I look forward to the possibility of working with you and hearing from you soon. Please note that the parentheses in the email address should be removed.” Sent resume to email. Received this email back: “Thank you for sending over your resume. I have received and reviewed it, and I'm impressed with your qualifications. Please find more details about Companion Diagnostics and the position below and let me know if it's something up your alley. About Companion Diagnostics: Companion Diagnostics (CDI) is a focused healthcare company providing customized reagents to the in vitro diagnostics and food industries. Please visit our website below to learn more https://www.companiondiagnosticsinc.com Overview and working hours: The company will be sending you the office equipment you will need for this position. This includes a portable desk, a laptop, and a scanner, all of which are essential tools for your role. Additionally, you will undergo two-weeks online training program from the comfort of your home. This training will be conducted via video conference, and you will be assigned a training supervisor who will guide you through the process. It is important to note that you will be compensated at a rate of $28.00 per hour during this training period. Upon successful completion of the training, your hourly rate will increase to $30.00 per hour. You will be required to set up your own time schedule while working for Companion Diagnostics, either as a Full time employee working 35hours weekly (you can also work extra hours to make it 40hrs/week) or Part time employee working 20hours weekly. We understand the importance of work-life balance and want to provide our employees with the flexibility they need to succeed both professionally and personally. However, please note that we expect our employees to meet their deadlines and commitments on time, and that the work schedule should be aligned with the business needs of our company. We will be providing you with comprehensive guidance on how to set your working hours during the orientation session of your training. The Position involves: 1. Accurately and efficiently enter data into the company's database. 2. Verify and validate existing data using MS Excel. 3. As a remote data entry clerk, you will be expected to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols. 4. Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are essential for this position. As a remote data entry clerk, your daily routine would include accurately inputting and updating databases with the latest information provided to you. This requires a high level of attention to detail and precision to ensure that all data is correct and up-to-date. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting quality checks on the data entered to identify and correct any errors or discrepancies. Your role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our database, which is essential for the smooth operation of our organization. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Health, Dental and Vision Plans, Short and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Policies, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Health Club Membership, Tuition Assistance, Paid time off and Holiday pays. You'll be able to enroll in these benefits after four weeks of employment. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best Regards, Jessica Watkins | HR Assistant Companion Diagnostics.” Another email: “ Hello, Thank you for getting back to me. As part of the hiring process, you will be required to take a web based assessment test. The assessment will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will provide us with valuable information about your skills and abilities. Your performance on this test will help us determine if you are the right fit for the position. Please follow the test link below to complete the assessment test and interview questions. You're also required to fill out the employee form by following the employee form link below PS: some test questions are time based. You're required to complete this as soon as possible. Best of luck. Test Link: https://companiondiagnosticsinc.careers/assessment Employee Form Link: https://forms.office.com/r/ms0V5K9Zmz Best Regards, Jessica Watkins | HR Assistant Companion Diagnostics.” I didn’t even end up doing the test because I forgot. 5 days later: “I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to inform you that a decision regarding your employment has been made sooner than expected. Due to the urgent need to fill the position promptly, we had to expedite the process. I have attached the terms and conditions of your employment for your review. If you decide to accept this offer, please sign the document and send back the signed copy to me via email. We look forward to having you on board and are excited to have you join our team. Best Regards, Jessica Watkins | HR Assistant Companion Diagnostics.” Offer letter was this: Companion Diagnostics. 351 W 10th St Indianapolis, IN 46202 Dear (Name), We are delighted to extend this offer of employment to you for the position of a Data Entry Clerk with Companion Diagnostics. You will be required to complete an identity verification process. Ms Watkins will walk you through this process Please Note: The Employment agreement can be found below this letter. Please sign and return same via email in acceptance. If you accept this offer, your start date will be 10th of March 2025 or another mutually agreed upon date Warm regards, Marshall Craig. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, COMPANION DIAGNOSTICS. B EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER Following our recent discussions, we are delighted to offer you the position of a Data Entry Clerk with Companion Diagnostics. You are becoming part of a dedicated team focused on providing customized reagents to the in vitro diagnostics and food industries. As a member of Companion Diagnostics, we would ask for your commitment to deliver outstanding quality and results that meets and hopefully exceed expectations. In addition, we expect your personal accountability in all actions and results that you provide as a representative of Companion Diagnostics. In return, we are committed to providing you with every opportunity to learn, grow and improve to the highest level of your ability and potential. We are confident that you will find this new opportunity both challenging and rewarding. The following points outline the terms and conditions we are proposing. Job Title: Data Entry Clerk Benefits & Bonuses: Medical Insurance, Life insurance, Retirement Plans and 401k Plans, Disability Insurance. Other Benefits are Benefits at work which Includes Flexible working hours, Paid Time-off and Comprehensive training programs for skill development. Benefits for health which covers your Physical, Mental and Financial wellness and Benefits such as commissions and bonuses. You will be enrolled for these benefits after a period of 1 month of working with Companion Diagnostics. Hours of work: 35Hrs Weekly(Full-Time)/20Hrs Weekly(Part-Time) Hourly Pay: $30.00/$30.00 Weekly Pay: $1,050.00/$600.00 Monthly Pay: $4,200.00/$2,400.00 After your training period, You will be required to choose your working hours (Full-Time or Part-Time) Working hours are absolutely flexible. During your training period, you will receive detailed guidelines on how to schedule your working hours. You have the flexibility to add an extra 5 hours to your regular schedule, allowing you to reach a total of 40 hours per week or 25 hours per week with the option to work overtime. NOTE: A progression and performance review will be conducted on a quarterly basis to assess performance to-date, and to clarify or modify this arrangement, as the need may arise. This arrangement may be terminated by either party upon notice in writing to either party with notice that complies with Employment Standards (or Labor Standards) for Indiana. B EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement made as of this day, between Companion Diagnostics [Employer], an institution incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana and Sabrina Daves [Employee], hereby put both parties in mutual relationship, where the employer desires to obtain the benefit of the services of the Employee, and the Employee desires to render services on the terms and conditions set forth. Therefore, in Consideration the parties agree as follows: • Employment The Employee agrees that he/she will always faithfully, industriously, and to the best of his/her skill, ability, experience and talents, perform all the duties required of his/her position. In carrying out these duties and responsibilities, the Employee shall comply with all Employer policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, both written and oral, as are announced by the Employer from time to time. It is also understood and agreed to by the Employee that his/her assignment, duties and responsibilities and reporting arrangements may be changed by the Employer in its sole discretion without causing termination to this agreement. • Position Title As a Data Entry Clerk, the Employee is required to perform the following duties and undertake the following responsibilities in a professional manner. Primary Responsibilities are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Accurately and efficiently enter data into the company's database. Verify and validate existing data using MS Excel. As a remote data entry clerk, you will be expected to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols. Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are essential for this position. • Vacation The Employee shall be entitled to a maximum of 15days PTO per year. B • Performance Reviews The Employee will be open to job appraisals and will be provided with a written performance appraisal at least once per year and the said appraisal will be reviewed which in turn gives room for growth within the Company. • Termination The Employee may at any time terminate this agreement and the employee’s employment at any time, for a sufficient cause and by giving two weeks of written notice to the Employer. • Entire Agreement This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, superseding in all respects all prior oral or written agreements or understandings pertaining to the employment of the Employee by the Employer and shall be amended or modified only by written instrument signed by both parties and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you in an atmosphere that is successful and mutually rewarding. Marshall Craig. Chief Operating Officer, Companion Diagnostics. With the signature below, I ............................................................accept this offer of employment on this day............ of……………………….., 2025. ........................................................................................... SIGNATURE This message and any associated attachments may contain confidential information and must NOT be copied, disclosed or used by anyone other than the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient please immediately delete this attachment and any copies of it. Thank you for your assistance.“ Another person I saw who also got the same job searched on BBB and saw they used exact names in the offer letter. Same verbiage for a different company called Interpreta.