Clinical Lab Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Lab Analyst (Overnight Shift)

This is a great opportunity to join a high-complexity clinical laboratory that plays a critical role in newborn screening programs. In this position, you'll work with advanced laboratory technologies to help identify potentially life-threatening conditions in newborns, directly supporting positive patient outcomes.

You'll perform testing on newborn blood spot specimens using a variety of techniques including immunoassay, enzyme assays, electrophoresis, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, and molecular methods. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, reviewing and documenting test results, performing quality control procedures, troubleshooting equipment and assay issues, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting of results.

The lab operates 24/7, providing excellent hands-on experience with sophisticated instrumentation and high-throughput testing workflows. Analysts rotate through multiple testing areas, offering broad technical exposure and opportunities to expand their skill set through ongoing training and cross-training.

What makes this role stand out:

• Hands-on experience with advanced clinical laboratory technologies
• Opportunity to support meaningful newborn screening programs
• Strong focus on quality assurance, data analysis, and continuous improvement
• Exposure to molecular testing, mass spectrometry, HPLC, and other specialized methodologies
• Collaborative team environment with extensive learning and growth opportunities

Schedule:

• Overnight shift: 9:30 PM to 7:30 AM
• Rotating 5 days on, 4 days off schedule
• Includes weekends and holidays
• Initial training is typically completed on a daytime schedule before transitioning to nights

This role is ideal for candidates with a Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related scientific background who are looking to build a career in clinical laboratory science and gain experience working in a regulated, high-complexity testing environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ankeny, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ankeny,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

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