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Microbiology Lab Assistant --- NO Experience Required | Long-Term Opportunity | Day Shift
Job Description
Join our dynamic team in the Microbiology Lab Assistant where you'll perform fast-paced and repetitive laboratory support functions. This role is focused on support tasks rather than performing analysis, making it ideal for individuals who thrive in a structured and team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Process and dispose of hazardous waste, comprising 25-33% of the role, approximately 2 hours a day.
- Sterilize and wash containers and glassware to maintain laboratory cleanliness.
- Organize and receive all lab supplies, stock shelves, and manage inventory.
- Register samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Participate in sample preparation training to develop further skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree is NOT required but beneficial for those comfortable in a longer-term lab support role.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a laboratory setting.
Work Environment
The role is 100% laboratory-based, operating within an outsourced microbiology testing lab environment certified by ISO standards. This controlled setting aims to prevent contamination and involves wearing full smocks, lab glasses, lab shoes, jeans, and lab coats, akin to a low-level clean room. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 7 pm, with some flexibility on start and end times.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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