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Medical Lab Technician

Actalent
Birmingham, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026

Urgent Hiring – Medical Lab Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist

Birmingham, AL (On‑site | Hospital Lab)

Contract‑to‑Hire opportunity with a leading lab organization


Job Overview:

We are hiring an experienced Medical Lab Technologist / MLS to support a busy hospital core lab in Birmingham, AL. This role requires strong core lab generalist experience with blood bank and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.


What You’ll Do:

  • Perform core lab testing (hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry)
  • Support blood bank (type & screen, crossmatch, transfusion support)
  • Verify and report accurate patient test results
  • Perform quality control and basic instrument troubleshooting
  • Work with Cerner or Epic lab systems
  • Follow hospital safety and compliance standards

Must‑Have Requirements:

  • ASCP‑certified MLT or MLS (required)
  • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, Biology, or Chemistry
  • 5 years of clinical laboratory experience
  • At least 1 year of blood bank experience
  • Prior hospital or core lab experience
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Must be local or able to commute to Birmingham, AL

Shift:

  • 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Monday–Friday

✅ INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE? APPLY DIRECTLY BELOW FOR FAST CONSIDERATION

I am actively scheduling phone interviews immediately.

Qualified candidates will be reviewed within 24 hours of applying.


📩 HOW TO APPLY:

Please share the following to be considered right away:

  • Your updated resume
  • A short note on why you’re interested
  • Your preferred method of contact (call, text, or email)

📧 Email: aratheesh@actalentservices. com

📞 Call: 205‑526‑4364

📱 Text: 206‑486‑6971


Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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 : $30 - $36

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