• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005255448

  Laboratory Assistant

  Job Description

  This role involves various laboratory tasks, including specimen accessioning, slide preparation, and lab maintenance. The position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience and advance within the organization.

  Responsibilities

  • Accessioning specimens
  • Preparing slide trays
  • Filing blocks and slides
  • Assisting with lab organization and maintenance
  • Preparing solutions and recycling chemicals
  • Performing tissue embedding after training
  • Assisting with H&E slide preparation
  • Cleaning lab equipment and tools
  • Stocking lab supplies and performing inventory
  • Adhering to compliance and completing training

  Essential Skills

  • Knowledge of Biology and Chemistry
  • Experience in a laboratory setting
  • Understanding of medical laboratory procedures
  • Ability to adhere to safety and compliance guidelines

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelors Degree in the Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Laboratory Science, Environmental Science, etc.)
  • High School Diploma required
  • Previous lab experience preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
  • Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute preferred
  • Attention to detail and excellent customer service skills

  Work Environment

  This position is based in a Pathology Lab with working hours from Monday to Friday, between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. The schedule may rotate to include weekends depending on business needs. The lab environment is highly organized and requires adherence to strict safety and compliance protocols. This role offers the opportunity to gain hours and experience needed to qualify for the HT or ASCP Exam within a year of employment. Successful candidates who earn the HT or ASCP certification will receive a significant pay increase and have opportunities for career advancement based on performance reviews after their first year.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $18.25/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 Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Kenosha,WI.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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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