Accessioner

Accessioner Lab Technician- Summer Internship

Job Description

As a Laboratory Assistant one 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
• Perusing a degree within the sciences is preferred, but not required.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.