Job Title: Lab Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to perform day-to-day duties such as mapping, scanning, pouring off samples, handling pending samples, and locating samples. This role requires comfort working with human samples and previous overnight experience. The ideal candidate will contribute to our cutting-edge laboratory technology and instrumentation across multiple laboratories nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Mapping, scanning, and pouring off samples
• Handling pending samples and locating samples
• Comfortably working with human samples
• Following established protocols for sample preparation, specimen handling, and processing

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous overnight experience
• Comfort working with human samples, including urine

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous medical/laboratory experience
• Certification in phlebotomy, home health aide, or lab tech
• Experience in sample preparation, specimen handling, specimen pickup, and microbiology

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The role involves working in a laboratory setting, handling human samples with appropriate care and following strict protocols. Opportunities for growth are available, and candidates who earn a BS in life sciences in the future can be promoted to technician or technologist roles.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.15/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 Elmwood Park,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.

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.

Salary : $16 - $18