Job Title: CLT (Cell & Molecular Immunology)

Job Description

Perform analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients. Testing is performed in specialized laboratories and may include highly skilled manual techniques or automated testing using sophisticated instrumentation. Responsibilities may include instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting assays, evaluating tests for accuracy, assisting with interpreting results, and operational support activities to optimize testing. Works with multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results. May work with minimal supervision and may assist with specimen collection. Must strictly adhere to safety protocols to work with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and assay systems.
• Troubleshoot assays and evaluate tests for accuracy.
• Assist with interpreting results and providing operational support to optimize testing.
• Retrieve information and report results using multiple computer systems.
• Assist with specimen collection as needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols when working with infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.

Essential Skills

• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and assay systems.
• Ability to produce accurate results under time constraints.
• Capability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with others.
• Flexibility to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a human biological science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, etc.).
• Healthcare experience is a plus.
• Will accept Master's degree but not PhD or engineering degrees.
• Will accept OPT.

Work Environment

This position is in the Cell & Molecular Immunology (CMI) Lab, which performs clinical testing on blood specimens from patients with suspected immunodeficiencies, both acquired and genetic, to assess immune cell subsets and immune function. The main technology utilized is flow cytometry. This particular position will be on the harvesting bench, involving manual pipetting of reagents following a multi-step protocol for a functional cellular immune assay. The role requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, lab safety, and the ability to work closely with a teammate. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekend shifts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00

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 Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 30, 2024.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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