Night Lab Technician - Hands-On Diagnostics & Growth Path

Manpower Group (USA); Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Night shift schedule

Hands-on lab experience

Team-oriented environment

Potential pathway to hire

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) in Wood Dale, IL is seeking an entry-level laboratory operations teammate for night shifts to support specimen processing and diagnostic testing. The role contributes to patient care and requires attention to detail, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, QA/QC, data logging, and safe handling of biohazardous materials while working the 1:00 AM - 9:30 AM schedule for 40 hours weekly. Potential pathway to full employment offered.

Qualifications

• Must have an up-to-date resume.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing specimens.
• Ability to meet compliance requirements and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens within the laboratory department.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment.
• Centrifuge specimens, record data, and maintain temperature logs.
• Prepare reagents and media as needed.
• Aliquot specimens and ready samples for testing.
• Check specimens for clots and fibrin and perform slide preparation activities.
• Complete QA/QC responsibilities and resolve pending worklists.
• Locate missing samples and manage specimen storage.
• Decontaminate work areas and follow PPE safety rules.
• Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests and maintain records.
• Operate lab computer systems and standard PC applications.
• Dispose of biohazardous materials according to safety procedures.
• Complete required training and competency assessments.

Skills

Resume

High school diploma

Medical assistant training

Math coursework

Science coursework

Prioritize workload

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Basic computer

Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant training (helpful)

Tools

Laboratory computer systems

Job description

Manpower Group (USA) in Wood Dale, IL is seeking an entry-level laboratory operations teammate for night shifts to support specimen processing and diagnostic testing. The role contributes to patient care and requires attention to detail, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, QA/QC, data logging, and safe handling of biohazardous materials while working the 1:00 AM - 9:30 AM schedule for 40 hours weekly. Potential pathway to full employment offered.