Lab Assistant - Entry Level

Company: Actalent
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Instead of applying here, please directly email your resume to and mention this posting for the quickest response ! This is a great role to get into to if someone is looking to grow their lab career! Key Responsibilities Include:- Meet couriers at the door to receive samples from all over the USA and internationally and start the tracking process- Verify all samples arrived (manually or through data system for larger shipments), inspect for any damage, remove and dispose of packaging, and move samples down the line for entry- Operate out of multiple computer software systems and will be required to remember which softwares apply to different samples- Verify name on samples match requisitions- Handle mostly urine samples, blood, serum, plasma, body fluid and unknown substances.- After entry into systems, create labels and label samples- Sometimes required to aliquot samples from 1 into 2 samples, centrifuge or freeze samples to stabilize if needed.- Team runs 5,000-11,000 samples a day- Manage workflow of maintenance of samples after 3/6/12 months in walk in refrigerators and freezersSkills & Qualifications:Managers will accept candidates from a variety of backgrounds as long as they are willing to learn and have experience multitasking. There is a preference towards a bachelors degree in science but they are also open to other backgrounds- banking, serving, and other customer service jobs provide a solid set of skills for this role.--- High School Diploma (Strong preference towards a Bachelors' in Science Degree)--- Desire to move up within the lab--- Intermediate computer, typing and 10 key skills--- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks--- Must be able to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail--- Able to work in a fast-paced production environment to meet established turnaround timesInstead of applying here, please directly email your resume to and mention this posting for the quickest response ! About Actalent: Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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