Specimen Accessioner

Specimen Accessioner Lab Assistant

The specimen accessioning team is actively involved in the pre-analytical and post-analytical processes of testing. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving incoming samples, logging them into a computer, and preparing the samples for handoff to the lab. The post-analytical process includes sample storage and disposal. This position offers a great opportunity for those looking to start or grow a career in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet couriers at the door to receive samples from across the USA and internationally, and begin the tracking process.
• Verify all samples have arrived, inspect for any damage, remove and dispose of packaging, and move samples for entry.
• Operate multiple computer software systems, remembering which apply to different samples.
• Verify names on samples match requisitions.
• Handle mostly urine samples, with some blood, serum, plasma, and body fluid samples.
• Create labels and label samples after entry into systems.
• Aliquot samples from one to two samples, centrifuge or freeze samples to stabilize if needed.
• Manage the workflow of sample maintenance after 3, 6, and 12 months in walk-in refrigerators and freezers.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma, with preference for some science coursework.
• Desire to advance within the laboratory setting.
• Intermediate computer, typing, and 10-key skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in lab environments, sample preparation, and specimen handling.

Work Environment

This role is within a fast-paced, production-type laboratory environment, performing a vital component of medical laboratory science. You will work in an environment handling between 5,000-11,000 samples a day, primarily on the 2nd shift from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, Tuesday through Saturday. Opportunities for career growth are available, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees, and once employed full-time, employees can accrue up to 144 hours of vacation pay plus holidays. Dress code and attire are standard for a laboratory setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.53 - $19.53/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 Saint Paul, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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.