Sample Handling Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sample Management Assistant Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Sample Management Assistant at our central laboratory known for its leading health care diagnostics and drug development services. In this role, you will be responsible for the receipt and processing of irreplaceable clinical trial specimens, operating equipment to process samples, and entering data under the supervision of a Sample Management supervisor.

• Receive shipments for the Laboratory Pre-Analytical Services (LPS) departments and handle all related tasks.
• Resolve any misrouted shipments efficiently.
• Open and clean inbound shipments while ensuring quality control of discarded materials.
• Maintain the temperature of specimens in their received condition.
• Scan shipments into the database and follow standard procedures for sorting and routing samples to destination departments.
• Perform kit receipt processes and quality control of requisitions.
• Enter patient demographics data accurately.

• High School diploma or GED completion.
• At least 1 year of experience in sample management or warehouse operations.
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and capable of working independently or in a team.
• Ability to lift over 30 lbs and handle dry ice.
• Proficiency with computers, particularly with Microsoft Suite.

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences is preferred.
• Experience with industrial freezers and dry ice is beneficial.
• Familiarity with data entry and tracking processes is advantageous.

The work schedule is from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. The facility is fast-paced, processing approximately 1000 samples per day. The role involves mostly standing and walking, with independent work required to meet metrics, while also collaborating with team members and management as needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.

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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.