Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

As a Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for processing raw biological materials, primarily cow and pig blood, separating red and white blood cells used in the manufacturing of our products. You will also maintain and clean production equipment and containers post-processing runs. The end products from this role are essential for creating calibrators for hematology instruments. You will primarily work in a raw materials lab, utilizing centrifuges to break down animal blood, with further processing occurring in the components lab. This position is within an FDA-regulated lab, requiring meticulous documentation, including proper lot number recording.

Responsibilities

• Operate centrifuges and clean dishware.
• Wrap cleaned equipment for further sterilization.
• Batch and label products.
• Document results and processes, and refer to past batch records.
• Understand and adhere to lab protocols and follow standard operating procedures, including regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards, compliance, and proper equipment use.
• Follow daily work instructions and priorities set by supervisors with a strong commitment to safety.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts and identify areas for enhancement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• General laboratory skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Understanding of chemistry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science (preferred).
• Comfortable following SOPs.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working with pig and cow blood.
• Proficient in math skills for dilutions.

Work Environment

The lab assistant will work in a well-lit basement lab, on their feet throughout the day, wearing a lab coat, goggles, and hairnet. The environment is clean, but involves working with large amounts of blood to remove red and white blood cells. Employees can wear headphones while working if desired. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with little overtime or weekend work. No remote work is available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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)

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.