Laboratory Assistant

Job Title : Lab Assistant - ENTRY LEVEL

Exciting opportunity to gain experience within the scientific field with an industry leader in the diagnostics space! This position does not require any experience, just an interest in joining a laboratory setting to make an impact in patients' lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma

Ability to work 1st ($19 / hour), 2nd ($20.70 / hour) or 3rd shift ($21.85 / hour)

Interested in the scientific field

Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant I will work in a high-volume, production-based environment, playing a crucial role in clinical lab science. This position is on the 3rd shift from Tuesday to Saturday, with working hours from 10 PM to 6 : 30 AM.

Responsibilities

Receive and sort clinical lab specimens.

Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.

Perform scanning and data entry of specimen and patient information.

Sort specimens into their appropriate departments.

Assist with loading and unloading specimens on the pipetting platform, including capping and uncapping samples, labeling aliquot tubes, pulling errors, and sorting aliquots.

Ensure all lab equipment is functioning properly and perform minor maintenance.

Return specimens to their appropriate locations.

Perform discard and relocation of specimen racks.

Replenish test bench supplies as needed.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety requirements set by CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory bodies.

Document all quality assurance activities including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance.

Follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by department management.

Essential Skills

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to sit and / or stand for extended periods of time.

Must pass a standardized color blindness test.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Previous medical / lab or production experience preferred.

Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills preferred.

Work Environment

This position is in a fast-paced production environment with established turn-around times. The employee will handle biological specimens and may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The work environment emphasizes safety and adherence to regulatory standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Agoura Hills, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.85 - $21.85 / 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 Agoura Hills,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 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.

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