Lab Assistant

Actalent; Glendora (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Leave

Résumé du poste

Actalent is seeking a Lab Assistant with expertise in medical and laboratory terminology for 1–2 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting. The role requires phlebotomy proficiency, including blood cultures, finger and heel sticks, and strong English communication and data-entry skills.

The position is full-time, on-site in Glendora, CA, with a night shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM), rotating weekends. Benefits and comprehensive compensation are provided as part of a contract-to-hire

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current California CPT certificate.
• BLS certification required.
• One year CPT experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Open to rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Perform phlebotomy techniques, including blood cultures and finger/heel sticks.
• Operate computer input terminals for data entry.
• Participate in specimen processing.
• Communicate with clients to resolve specimen concerns.
• Work under supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, Assistant Director, and Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Lab terminology

Acute care lab

English fluency

Typing

Customer service

Data entry

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

California CPT certificate

BLS certification

1 year CPT experience in hospital

Description du poste

Job Title: Lab AssistantJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant with expertise in medical and laboratory terminology. This role is ideal for individuals who have one to two years of experience assisting in laboratory assays, particularly within an acute care hospital setting. Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques, including special procedures like blood cultures, finger, and heel sticks, is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills in English, as well as strong typing and word processing abilities. Superior customer service skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy techniques, including special procedures such as blood cultures, finger and heel sticks.
• Operate computer input terminals for data entry.
• Participate in specimen processing.
• Communicate with clients to help resolve specimen concerns as required.
• Work under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, Assistant Director, and Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in medical and laboratory terminology.
• One to two years of experience in an acute care hospital laboratory setting.
• Ability to operate computer input terminals.
• Phlebotomy techniques expertise.
• Fluent communication in English.
• Typing and word processing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current California CPT certificate.
• BLS certification required.
• One year of CPT experience in an inpatient, hospital setting.
• Open to rotating weekends and holidays.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position in a fast-paced environment, requiring work on the floor doing draws and in the lab processing specimens. The team operates in a close-knit work environment, utilizing the Meditech EMR system and Labcorp online for research. The position requires working the NOC shift from 10pm to 6:30am, with rotating weekends and more than five days of work per week, totaling over 40 hours. The dress code is scrubs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendora, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendora, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glendora,CA.

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 [e-mail] 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.