Entry Level Specimen Processor

Forensic Laboratory Assistant

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED | Entry Level | Offers Benefits

As a Laboratory Assistant you will not be directly involved in testing but will be responsible for receiving incoming samples, logging them into the computer system, and preparing them for laboratory analysis. Post-analytical duties include managing sample storage and disposal. This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or grow a career in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet couriers to receive samples from nationwide and international locations and initiate the tracking process.
• Verify the arrival of all samples, inspect for damage, dispose of packaging, and prepare samples for entry.
• Operate multiple computer software systems, remembering which apply to different samples.
• Ensure sample names match requisitions.
• Handle various sample types, primarily urine, with some blood, serum, plasma, and body fluids.
• Create labels and label samples after system entry.
• Occasionally aliquot samples, centrifuge, or freeze them for stabilization.
• Manage workflow and maintenance of samples in walk-in refrigerators and freezers after specified periods.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma
• Intermediate skills in computer usage, typing, and 10-key operations.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No previous lab experience required; open to candidates from various backgrounds such as banking, serving, and customer service.
• Opportunity for career growth within the lab.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees through a partnership with Arizona State University.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced, production-type environment as a specimen accessioner, playing a vital role in medical laboratory science. The team manages between 5,000 to 11,000 samples daily. On-the-job training is provided. This role includes opportunities for career progression and offers benefits such as vacation pay and holidays. Positions available on 2nd shift, 5 pm-1:30 am, Tuesday-Saturday.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.52 - $19.52/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 14th, 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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