Laboratory Assistant - Entry Level

About the role

Join a dynamic laboratory team that plays a crucial role in the pre-analytical and post-analytical processes of testing. You will be responsible for receiving, logging, and preparing incoming samples for the lab, managing sample storage and disposal. This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN, offering an excellent opportunity to start or grow a career in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet couriers to receive samples from across the USA and internationally, initiating the tracking process.
• Verify the arrival of all samples, inspect for damage, and manage packaging disposal.
• Utilize multiple computer software systems, remembering specific applications for different samples.
• Ensure sample names match requisitions.
• Handle various types of samples, primarily urine, but also blood, serum, plasma, and body fluids.
• Create and apply labels to samples after data entry into systems.
• Occasionally aliquot samples, centrifuge, or freeze them for stabilization as needed.
• Contribute to processing 5,000-11,000 samples daily.
• Manage workflow for sample maintenance in walk-in refrigerators and freezers after 3, 6, and 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, with a preference for some science coursework.
• Desire to advance within the lab.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.53 - $19.53/hr.

Benefits

• 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)