Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Hands-on Lab Experience | Opportunity for Growth

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in processing raw biological materials, primarily cow and pig blood, by separating red and white blood cells. These materials are essential for manufacturing products used in calibrators for hematology instruments. The role involves maintaining and cleaning production equipment and containers after processing runs. You will spend most of your time utilizing centrifuges in a raw materials lab, working under FDA regulations to ensure proper documentation, including lot numbers. The job requires being on your feet across the lab and dishwashing space.

Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills

• Laboratory and general laboratory skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Documentation proficiency.
• Basic chemistry knowledge.

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.
• Math skills required for dilutions.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a clean, well-lit lab located in the basement. Lab assistants are required to wear a lab coat, goggles, and a hairnet. You will be on your feet throughout the day and are allowed to wear headphones if desired. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Remote work is not possible.

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 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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