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Phlebotomist

Actalent
Edison, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

The primary role of a Phlebotomist II is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshoot issues, provide training, and make workflow recommendations. This position is vital in ensuring the efficient processing of specimens while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
  • Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
  • Decontaminate equipment and update patient information.
  • Collect and store specimens following established procedures.
  • Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture process to patients.
  • Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
  • Fully understand and execute all physician orders.
  • Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes accurately.
  • Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
  • Ensure test requisitions or computer labels match scripts for 100% accuracy.
  • Package specimens appropriately for transport.
  • Store specimen samples at the required temperature and in the correct container.
  • Adhere to specific protocols to maintain specimen integrity.
  • Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
  • Attend annual department training sessions.
  • Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results as required.

Essential Skills

  • Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, if required.
  • Minimum of 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Expertise in phlebotomy, blood draws, and venipuncture.

Work Environment

This position is located in Jamesburg, NJ. The schedule includes Monday from 1pm-7pm, Tuesday from 4pm-7pm, Wednesday from 1pm-7pm, Thursday from 4pm-7pm, Friday from 9am-12pm, and Saturday from 8:30am-3pm. This is a non-float position. The work environment requires adherence to safety regulations and protocols to ensure the integrity of specimens.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Edison, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Edison,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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