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Laboratory Assistant

Actalent
San Antonio, TX Other
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026

Specimen Accessioner

Job Description

The role involves processing specimens and making outbound calls to clients to troubleshoot any incorrect specimens, such as missing forms, incorrect names on samples, or wrong samples sent.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the 7am morning sample volume
  • Sort, re-label, scan, and rack all molecular samples.
  • Assist in HIV specimen processing.

Essential Skills

  • Laboratory processing
  • Data entry
  • Accessioning
  • Sample collection

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience in specimen processing or a related field is highly preferred.

Work Environment

Tuesday - Friday 7am - 4pm or until samples are completed. Saturday 8am - 5pm or until samples are completed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $18.75/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 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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