Accessioner

Accessioner

Job Description

As a Laboratory Assistant u will not be directly involved in testing but will be responsible for receiving incoming samples, logging them into the computer system, and preparing them for laboratory analysis. Post-analytical duties include managing sample storage and disposal. This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or grow a career in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet couriers to receive samples from nationwide and international locations and initiate the tracking process.
• Verify the arrival of all samples, inspect for damage, dispose of packaging, and prepare samples for entry.
• Operate multiple computer software systems, remembering which apply to different samples.
• Ensure sample names match requisitions.
• Handle various sample types, primarily urine, with some blood, serum, plasma, and body fluids.
• Create labels and label samples after system entry.
• Occasionally aliquot samples, centrifuge, or freeze them for stabilization.
• Manage workflow and maintenance of samples in walk-in refrigerators and freezers after specified periods.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma
• Intermediate skills in computer usage, typing, and 10-key operations.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No previous lab experience required; open to candidates from various backgrounds such as banking, serving, and customer service.
• Opportunity for career growth within the lab.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees through a partnership with Arizona State University.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced, production-type environment as a specimen accessioner, playing a vital role in medical laboratory science. The team manages between 5,000 to 11,000 samples daily. On-the-job training is provided. This role includes opportunities for career progression and offers benefits such as vacation pay and holidays. Positions available on 2nd shift, 5 pm-1:30 am, Tuesday-Saturday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.52 - $19.52/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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.

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