• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005549659
  Clinical Lab Assistant

  Job Description

  Are you ready to take your first step into the world of clinical labs and healthcare? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals eager to begin a career in laboratory science or healthcare, with hands-on experience and room to grow.

  As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the processing of laboratory samples. Your primary responsibility will be to work alongside other laboratory personnel to catalog patient specimens such as blood, urine, or tissue for analysis. This role is vital in supporting lab professionals who diagnose and treat patients based on the samples received.

  Responsibilities

  • Receive and triage all specimens for clinical testing.
  • Manage clinical information within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database.
  • Perform internal audits of clinical charts.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure testing accuracy.
  • Order samples and handle freezing and pouring of specimens.
  • Occasionally visit the surgery center within the building to collect samples.
  • Rarely visit a nearby hospital (1 block away) to obtain specimens.

  Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in data entry.
  • High level of professionalism and reliability.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience in accessioning, sample, and specimen collection preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical and sample preparation processes preferred.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of work experience.
  • An Associate's (AS) or Bachelor's (BS) degree in biological sciences is preferred.
  • Proven attention to accuracy and deadlines.
  • Ability to work well independently and within a team.

  Work Environment

  The hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. The work environment involves working in a laboratory setting, interacting with various departments to ensure testing accuracy.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.50/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 Austin,TX.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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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