Clinical Laboratory Technician

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team at the Central Clinical Lab and Clinical Specialty Laboratory, where you will perform a variety of highly automated and manual testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role involves working with advanced technologies in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the lab's impressive annual volume of over 5.5 million tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to assist healthcare providers in diagnosing, prognosing, and treating patients.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, troubleshoot assay issues, and evaluate tests for accuracy.
• Assist in interpreting test results and provide operational support to optimize testing processes.
• Utilize multiple computer systems to retrieve information and report results.
• Adhere to safety protocols when handling infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.
• Participate in research studies related to new clinical tests, assessing clinical utility and outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and assay systems.
• Ability to produce accurate results under time constraints and perform multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with others.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a human biological science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, etc).

Work Environment

The position involves working night shifts from 10:00pm to 6:30am, Saturday through Wednesday, or a 7-on, 7-off schedule from 8:30pm to 7:00am. The lab uses advanced technologies, including mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, ELISA, and chromatography systems. The environment is fast-paced, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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 Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.