Laboratory Assistant

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lab Assistant to join their dynamic team in Saint Paul. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to start or advance their careers in laboratory science without prior experience. Offering growth potential and a full benefits package, the Lab Assistant will play an integral role in processing medical samples in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Previous experience in customer service or related fields is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and track medical samples from couriers.
• Verify samples and operate computer software systems.
• Label samples and manage their storage.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (nice to have)

Job description

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Lab Assistant

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED | Opportunity for Growth | Offers Full Benefits Package | 1st Shift Opportunity

Job Description

The lab assistant in this team plays a crucial role in medical laboratory science, working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or advance their career in a laboratory setting, with on-the-job training provided for the pre-analytical processing of medical samples.

Lab Assistant

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED | Opportunity for Growth | Offers Full Benefits Package | 1st Shift Opportunity

Job Description

The lab assistant in this team plays a crucial role in medical laboratory science, working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or advance their career in a laboratory setting, with on-the-job training provided for the pre-analytical processing of medical samples.

Responsibilities

• Meet couriers at the door to receive samples from all over the USA and internationally and start the tracking process.
• Verify all samples have arrived, either manually or through a data system for larger shipments, inspect for any damage, remove and dispose of packaging, and move samples down the line for entry.
• Operate multiple computer software systems and remember which software applies to different samples.
• Verify that the name on samples matches requisitions.
• Handle primarily urine samples, with some samples including blood, serum, plasma, and body fluid.
• After entry into systems, create labels and label samples.
• Occasionally required to aliquot samples from one into two samples, centrifuge or freeze samples to stabilize if needed.
• Manage workflow of maintenance of samples after 3, 6, and 12 months in walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Team processes between 5,000 and 11,000 samples a day.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma required, Bachelors degree is nice to have
• Can have previous experience in customer service, PCA, retail, machine operating, etc. to be considered.
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/hr.

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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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• Industries

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