Medical Lab Assistant

ManpowerGroup; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant in Wood Dale, IL to support a busy clinical laboratory. This contingent position offers hands-on experience in specimen processing, labeling, data entry, and QA/QC tasks, with a focus on accuracy and timely results.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent); medical assistant training is helpful and math/science coursework is preferred. Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00pm–3:30am, with potential pathway to hire.

Qualifications

• Resume must be current and up-to-date.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant training helpful.
• Math and science coursework preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow established procedures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work with coworkers and customers.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently in a production-focused lab.

Responsibilities

• Sort, receive, and process incoming specimens within the laboratory.
• Perform tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval.
• Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting samples, building worklists, checking specimens, and slide preparation.
• Prepare reagents and media as needed within the department.
• Perform routine maintenance on designated laboratory equipment.
• Support QA/QC activities and resolve pending specimen lists.
• Locate missing specimens and maintain departmental records and files.
• Decontaminate work areas and properly dispose of biohazardous materials.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests and change gas cylinders as required.
• Utilize laboratory computer systems and standard PC applications to support daily operations.
• Follow all PPE requirements and laboratory safety regulations.

Job description

If you're looking to start or grow your career in the healthcare field, this Medical Lab Assistant opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You'll play an essential role in supporting laboratory operations, ensuring specimens are accurately processed and prepared for testing that helps deliver timely and reliable patient results.

Location: Wood Dale, IL

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00pm-3:30am

Why This Role Matters

As a Medical Lab Assistant, you are a vital part of the laboratory team, helping to ensure specimens are properly processed, tracked, and prepared for testing. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality directly support efficient laboratory operations and accurate diagnostic results.

What You'll Do

• Sort, receive, and process incoming specimens within the laboratory
• Perform laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval
• Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting samples, building worklists, checking specimens, and slide preparation
• Prepare reagents and media as needed within the department
• Perform routine maintenance on designated laboratory equipment
• Support QA/QC activities and resolve pending specimen lists
• Locate missing specimens and maintain departmental records and files
• Decontaminate work areas and properly dispose of biohazardous materials
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests and change gas cylinders as required
• Utilize laboratory computer systems and standard PC applications to support daily operations
• Follow all PPE requirements and laboratory safety regulations

What We're Looking For

• A current, up-to-date resume
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medical assistant training helpful
• Math and science coursework preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to retain information and follow established procedures accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Professional communication skills and ability to work respectfully with coworkers and customers
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to work independently in a production-focused laboratory environment
• Ability to meet compliance requirements
• Must be eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation
• Gain valuable experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Opportunity to develop skills in specimen processing and laboratory operations
• Work alongside experienced laboratory professionals
• Supportive team environment focused on quality and accuracy
• Potential pathway to long-term employment

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.