Lab Assistant (Send Outs)

Actalent; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Assistant to relabel and process specimens for referral, including scanning and tracking incoming samples. The role prepares specimens for shipment to external reference laboratories and handles basic packaging, labeling, and box assembly with strong documentation practices.

The position operates on a night shift from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM at Chicopee, MA, and offers a contract-to-hire pathway with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory settings required.
• Knowledge of toxicology beneficial.
• Must have a High School Diploma (HSD).

Responsibilities

• Relabel and process specimens for referral, scan, and track incoming samples.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to external reference laboratories.
• Perform basic packaging, labeling, and box assembly.
• Maintain accurate documentation and specimen tracking.
• Ensure quality and accuracy throughout the specimen handling process.

Skills

Experience in lab settings

Toxicology knowledge

High School Diploma (HSD)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Lab Assistant (Send Outs) Job Description The Lab Assistant is responsible for relabeling and processing specimens for referral, scanning, and tracking incoming samples. This role involves preparing specimens for shipment to external reference laboratories and performing basic packaging, labeling, and box assembly tasks. The Lab Assistant must maintain accurate documentation and specimen tracking, ensuring quality and accuracy throughout the specimen handling process.

Responsibilities

• Relabel and process specimens for referral, scan, and track incoming samples.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to external reference laboratories.
• Perform basic packaging, labeling, and box assembly.
• Maintain accurate documentation and specimen tracking.
• Ensure quality and accuracy throughout the specimen handling process.

Essential Skills

• Experience in laboratory settings.
• Knowledge of toxicology.
• Must have a High School Diploma (HSD).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with specimen handling and tracking.
• Ability to perform packaging and labeling tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a night shift from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Employees have access to a coffee bar during night shifts and a 24-hour quick check near the lab for breaks. The organization offers excellent training and leadership, providing opportunities for growth into other departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicopee, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicopee, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicopee,MA.

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.