Laboratory Assistant

Forensics Laboratory Assistant

Excellent Hand's On Experience | Science Majors are Encouraged to Apply Job Description The Forensic Laboratory Assistant works in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment and performs a vital pre-analytical function in medical laboratory science. In this role, you receive comprehensive on-the-job training to process and prepare medical specimens for diagnostic and therapeutic testing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or grow a career in a laboratory setting, with clear pathways for advancement and professional development. Responsibilities

- Inspect specimens and packaging for any damage, remove and dispose of packaging materials appropriately, and move specimens forward in the workflow for data entry.
- Confirm that patient names and identifying information on specimen containers match the corresponding requisition forms.
- Handle primarily urine specimens, along with other specimen types such as blood, serum, plasma, and various body fluids, following established laboratory procedures.
- Perform data entry of specimen information into laboratory systems, generate appropriate labels, and apply labels accurately to all specimens.
- Work extensively with an automated aliquoting machine, including standing for the majority of the workday while operating this equipment.
- Aliquot specimens when required, transferring material from one container into two or more containers to prepare for further testing.
- Centrifuge or freeze specimens as needed to stabilize them and maintain specimen integrity according to laboratory protocols.
- Help process and manage a daily workload of approximately 5,000 to 11,000 specimens as part of a production-oriented team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- High school diploma or bachelors degree
- Strong desire to grow and advance within the laboratory environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $17.75/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN. 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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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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