Analytical Chemistry Clinical Lab Technician

Actalent; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Analytical Chemistry Lab Technologist in Rochester, MN. The role involves performing complex analyses using HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and maintain instrumentation, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accuracy and compliance with SOPs in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment. The position is contract-to-hire, onsite in Rochester, with a schedule that may require off-shifts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or human biological sciences required.
• Experience with GC, LC, HPLC and MS instrumentation preferred.
• Familiarity with lab practices in clinical/research settings is a plus.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot instrumentation and assay systems.
• Strong time-management, accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on blood, tissue, and body fluids to support diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS instruments.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and assay systems to minimize downtime.
• Evaluate test results for accuracy and reliability, assist with interpretation.
• Follow SOPs and quality control practices to ensure high-quality testing.
• Use lab information systems to retrieve data and report results.
• Support workflow optimization including reagent prep and inventory control.
• Assist with specimen collection and proper labeling/processing.

Skills

HPLC operation

LC/MS/MS

GC/MS

Instrument troubleshooting

Laboratory safety

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Master's degree accepted

Tools

HPLC

LC/MS/MS

GC/MS

Job description

Clinical Analytical Chemistry Lab Technologist

Job Description

The Clinical Mass Spectrometry Technologist performs complex analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to support accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients. This role operates within specialized laboratories and works with advanced analytical technologies, including HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS, to deliver precise and reliable test results. The technologist operates and maintains sophisticated instrumentation, troubleshoots assays, evaluates test performance, and supports the overall efficiency of laboratory operations. The position requires strict adherence to safety protocols, effective use of multiple computer systems, and the ability to perform accurately in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on blood, tissue, and body fluids to support diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment decisions.

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) instruments.

• Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and assay systems to resolve technical issues and minimize downtime.

• Evaluate test results for accuracy, precision, and reliability, and assist with interpretation of results as needed.

• Follow established laboratory protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality control practices to ensure high-quality testing.

• Use multiple computer systems and laboratory information systems to retrieve patient and test information, enter data, and report results accurately and promptly.

• Support operational activities to optimize workflow, including reagent preparation, inventory monitoring, and documentation.

• Assist with specimen collection as needed, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and processing according to laboratory standards.

• Strictly adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other laboratory hazards.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues and other laboratory staff, communicating effectively to coordinate work and resolve issues.

• Perform testing and related duties under time constraints while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Accommodate scheduling adjustments, including off-shifts, holiday coverage, on-call assignments, and weekend work as needed.

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and support career development pathways such as instrumentation technical specialization, quality assurance, management, or education.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a human biological science such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science, Marine Biology, or Neuroscience.

• Chemistry or Biochemistry degree strongly preferred.

• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation such as GC, LC, HPLC, and MS is preferred.

• Familiarity with laboratory practices in a college, research, or clinical setting is a plus.

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and assay systems.

• Capability to produce accurate and reliable results under time constraints.

• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely and collaboratively with others.

• Ability to strictly follow safety protocols when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.

• Willingness and ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, including off-shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend assignments.

• Master’s degree accepted; PhD candidates are not considered for this role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS in an academic, research, or clinical laboratory setting.

• Exposure to quality control or quality assurance practices in a laboratory environment.

• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist is beneficial.

• Interest in career progression pathways such as Instrumentation Technical Specialist, Quality Assurance, Management, or Education.

• Comfort working with multiple computer systems and laboratory information systems.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies, methods, and workflows.

Work Environment

The role is based in a specialized clinical laboratory that utilizes advanced analytical technologies, including HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and GC/MS, to support patient care. The schedule includes one position working Monday through Friday on 8-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility to start as early as 7:00 a.m. during training to align with the trainer’s schedule, and two additional positions working Monday through Friday on daytime 8-hour shifts. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring work under time constraints and occasional adjustments to accommodate off-shifts, holidays, on-call assignments, and weekend coverage. Team members work with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other laboratory hazards and must consistently follow strict safety protocols and use appropriate protective measures. The organization offers strong opportunities for career growth, with multiple defined pathways in instrumentation specialization, quality assurance, management, and education. The broader workplace culture emphasizes professional development and provides practical benefits such as complimentary bus passes for contract employees, fostering an accessible and supportive environment for long-term career development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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 Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.