What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Actalent?
Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
Receive comprehensive on-the-job training for pre-analytical and post-analytical setup and testing of patient samples. This lab performs a variety of testing, including therapeutic drug testing and drug screening analysis, utilizing immunoassay methodology and some assays requiring an extraction procedure before analysis.
Responsibilities
- Receive specimens for testing, evaluate specimens and test orders, determine priority of work and batches to maintain acceptable turn-around-time, and handle unacceptable and unusual specimens appropriately.
- Adhere to SOP while performing extractions and analysis on client samples, quality control samples, and proficiency samples.
- Prepare laboratory reagents and standard solutions according to SOP.
- Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy, recognize and correct errors and unusual results, and interpret results to produce a final report using GDP in all documentation.
- Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation, perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks, and troubleshoot as indicated.
- Follow quality control rules, monitor controls for error detection, take corrective action, and maintain laboratory records, maintenance logs, quality control logs, reagent and standard logs, and worksheets.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medical technology, or clinical laboratory science.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.15/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 Mar 26, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $21 - $24