What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Actalent?
We are seeking Specimen Processing Specialists/Lab Assistants to support our consumer genetics group during its peak season and assist with a special project. You will be part of a team dedicated to helping people discover their ancestry and understand their genetic health risks.
Responsibilities- Receive, stage, and aliquot specimens for testing.
- Perform required QC/QA duties including error detection, maintaining records/logs, and pulling samples for rework.
- Specimen collection
- Patient information management
- Inventory handling
- Labelling
- Specimen processing
- Data entry
- Experience in sample preparation and accessioning is a plus.
- Familiarity with pipetting, chemistry, and biology is beneficial.
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in a science-related field is preferred but not required.
- Prior lab experience is advantageous, but not mandatory.
You will work in a lab setting, discarding old samples and preparing samples for shipment to another biobank. The position offers multiple shifts: Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, 3 PM to 12 AM, and 12 AM to 8:30 AM. Alternatively, a shift from Friday to Monday from 8 AM to 6:30 PM is available.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Burlington, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.75 - $20.25/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 Burlington,NC.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 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.
Salary : $18 - $20