Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor

Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor

Job Description

Join our specimen accessioning team, where you will be an integral part of the pre-analytical and post-analytical processes in testing. While you won't be directly involved in testing, your role is crucial in receiving, logging, and preparing samples for laboratory analysis. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to start or grow a career in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet couriers to receive samples from across the USA and internationally, initiating the tracking process.

• Verify sample arrivals, inspect for damage, dispose of packaging, and move samples for entry.

• Operate various computer software systems and apply the correct software to respective samples.

• Ensure names on samples match requisitions.

• Handle primarily urine samples, with some samples including blood, serum, plasma, and body fluid.

• Create labels and label samples after system entry.

• Occasionally aliquot samples, centrifuge, or freeze them as needed for stabilization.

• Assist in managing a workflow that processes 5,000-11,000 samples daily.

• Maintain sample storage in walk-in refrigerators and freezers for periods of 3, 6, and 12 months.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma, preference for some coursework in science.

• Intermediate computer, typing, and 10 key skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Capability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Desire to advance within the lab setting.

• Experience in multitasking from diverse backgrounds, including banking, serving, and customer service.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.

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.

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