Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory AssistantThis is a full-time, temporary to permanent position, working 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. The role involves assisting the Lab Supervisor and Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) in specimen collection, blood draws, and procedures supporting clinical research trials. The main responsibilities include inventory management and shipping of specimens, phlebotomy on clinical trial volunteers, and creating kits for upcoming studies.ResponsibilitiesAssist Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) and Investigator with various clinical study activities to support the conduct of clinical trials.Provide comprehensive Quality Control (QC) activities related to the completion of source documents and Case Report Forms (CRFs) for clinical trials.Perform inventory and shipping of specimens.Conduct phlebotomy on clinical trial volunteers.Create kits for upcoming studies.Essential SkillsGood computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel.Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Internet technology.Strong interpersonal skills.Detail-oriented with strong document review skills.Training or experience in clinical research GCP requirements and medical documentation.Clinical skills, including 1 year of experience with blood draws using 22/23 gauge needles.Additional Skills & QualificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) certification.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.Experience as a medical assistant or phlebotomist.Team player.Work EnvironmentThis position is located in a premier clinical research facility with exposure to the field. The facility operates 24 hours a day and has a clinic-type setting with a total of 80 employees. Benefits for the position kick in after being permanent for 90 days.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Orlando, FL.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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.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.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.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.