Clinical Lab Tech (Chemistry, Entry-Level)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Chemistry, Entry-Level)

Job Description

As a Clinical Mass Spectrometry Technologist, you will perform analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to aid healthcare providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients. Working in specialized laboratories, you will utilize both manual techniques and automated testing using sophisticated instrumentation. Your role includes instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting assays, evaluating tests for accuracy, interpreting results, and providing operational support to optimize testing. You will use multiple computer systems to retrieve and report information and may work with minimal supervision while assisting with specimen collection. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required to ensure safe handling of infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Troubleshoot assays and evaluate test accuracy.
• Assist in interpreting test results.
• Provide operational support to optimize testing.
• Work with multiple computer systems for information retrieval and reporting.
• Adhere to safety protocols when handling infectious specimens and chemicals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a human biological science required.
• Experience with instrumentation (GC, LC, HPLC, MS) preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): 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.

Salary : $23 - $24