Lab Assistant

Actalent; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and sciences is seeking a Lab Assistant in Austin, TX. This entry-level position involves receiving and processing lab samples, ensuring quality and organization. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and comfortable working with bodily samples. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience with automation and machinery.
• Comfort working with bodily samples.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receiving lab samples and ensuring they are not damaged.
• Labeling samples from various departments.
• Standing on feet all night.

Skills

Production

Medical

Processing

Data entry

Sample prep

Sample management

Chemistry

Biology

Laboratory

Wet chemistry

Microbiology

Analytic

HPLC

Lab

Phlebotomy

Aliquoting

Pipetting

Accessioning

Clinical laboratory

Sample testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Job Description

• Receiving lab samples
• Ensuring samples haven't been damaged or leaked
• Placing samples in the correct area of the fridge
• Labeling samples, which could include urine, blood, Chemistry, Microbiology, Cytology, and other departments
• Standing on their feet all night

Skills

• Production, Medical, Processing, Data entry, Sample prep, Sample management, Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory, Wet chemistry, Microbiology, Analytic, HPLC, Lab, Phlebotomy, Aliquoting, Pipetting, Accessioning, Clinical laboratory, Sample testing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automation and machinery
• High School Diploma or GED
• Comfort working with bodily samples
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on feet all day
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Self-sufficient

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range is $20.06/hr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, transportation, employee assistance, and paid time off.

Workplace Type

Fully onsite in Austin, TX.

Application Deadline

May 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent specializes in engineering and sciences services, supporting innovation and speed to market with a global network of consultants. We are an equal opportunity employer.