Clinical Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Technician Job Description Two openings are available: one day shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and one evening shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday for consulting staff, with a weekend rotation component for full-time employees that does not exceed 40 hours per week. Responsibilities * Collect and harvest plasma, serum, and other required laboratory specimens strictly according to study protocol specifications. * Work with floor technicians and phlebotomists to coordinate the timely collection, organization, and processing of PK samples in the PK processing area. * Monitor the collection of urine and, when required, fecal specimens from subjects participating in clinical studies. * Assist with urine collection from subjects when needed, ensuring privacy, comfort, and adherence to protocol. * Complete all required study documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including logs, forms, and laboratory records. * Undergo training on special laboratory and clinic equipment as required by individual study protocols and apply that training in daily work. * Maintain all procedures and processing areas in a neat, clean, and well-organized condition to support quality and safety standards. * Collaborate with study coordinators to support the smooth and orderly flow of procedures between the clinic, laboratory, and urine monitoring areas. * Follow established quality control procedures for specimen handling, labeling, storage, and transport. * Perform pipetting, centrifuging, and other routine laboratory processing tasks with precision and attention to detail. * Support clinical research studies * Perform other related duties as assigned to support clinical research operations. Essential Skills * High or secondary school diploma or equivalent, combined with relevant formal academic or vocational qualification. * Previous laboratory experience (approximately 1 year) that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform routine clinical laboratory tasks. * Ability to collect and process laboratory specimens, including plasma, serum, urine, and fecal samples, in accordance with detailed protocols. * Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques such as pipetting, centrifuging, and specimen processing. * Understanding of quality control principles in a laboratory environment, including accurate labeling, documentation, and sample tracking. * Ability to work within clinical research settings involving healthy subjects and time-sensitive sampling schedules. * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely. * Effective communication skills to collaborate with floor technicians, phlebotomists, and study coordinators. * Organizational skills to maintain a clean, orderly, and efficient PK processing area. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Technical positions may require a relevant laboratory or clinical certificate. * Experience with accessioning and organizing samples within a clinical research unit. * Familiarity with chemistry-related laboratory workflows and specimen handling. * Exposure to clinical research. * Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment with multiple concurrent studies. * Willingness to cross-train and assist minimally on the clinic floor when needed. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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. 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