Laboratory Assistant

Forensic Laboratory | 1st shift - Tuesday - Saturday | Can Gain Hands-On Laboratory Experience

Job Description

The Forensic Laboratory Assistant works in a fast-paced, production-type environment performing a vital component of medical laboratory science. This role involves receiving on-the-job training 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 arrived (manually or through data system for larger shipments), inspect for any damage, remove and dispose of packaging, and move samples down the line for entry.
• Operate out of multiple computer software systems and remember which software applies to different samples.
• Verify names on samples match requisitions.
• Handle mostly urine samples with some samples including blood, serum, plasma, and body fluid.
• After entry into systems, create labels and label samples.
• Sometimes required to aliquot samples from one into two samples, centrifuge, or freeze samples to stabilize if needed.
• Team processes 5,000-11,000 samples a day.
• Manage workflow of maintenance of samples after 3/6/12 months in walk-in refrigerators and freezers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preference towards a bachelor's degree in science, but open to other backgrounds such as banking, serving, and customer service
• High School Diploma, Associates Degree Or Bachelor's Degree
• Quality Control, Material Handling, Sample Prep, Reagent, Banking, Customer Service, Retail, Psychology, Science, Waitress, Phlebotomy

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 Apr 28, 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.

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