Entry Level Laboratory Assistant

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!

• If you are interested with working within a laboratory setting, candidates are encouraged to apply!

Job Description:

Join our lab assistant team where you would be actively involved in pre-analytical and post-analytical processes of testing. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving incoming samples, logging them into a computer, and preparing the samples to hand off to the lab. The post-analytical process includes sample storage and disposal. This is a great role to start or grow a career in a lab.

Responsibilities:

• Meet couriers to receive samples from all over the USA and internationally and start the tracking process
• Verify all samples arrived (manually or through a data system for larger shipments), inspect for any damage, remove and dispose of packaging, and move samples down the line for entry
• Handle mostly urine samples with some samples including blood, serum, plasma, body fluid
• After entry into systems, create labels and label samples
• Sometimes required to aliquot samples from one into two, centrifuge, or freeze samples to stabilize if needed

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma to be considered
• Can come from serving, cashiers, medical assembler, production workers, PCA workers, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation to be considered

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.53 - $19.53/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 Aug 9, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.