Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Job Title: Lab Assistant/ phlebotomist

Job Description

As a Lab Assistant, you will coordinate patient care and manage workflow efficiently. You will perform phlebotomy, process specimens for external laboratories, and ensure accurate recording of test results in the Electronic Health Record system. Additionally, you will manage laboratory supplies and maintain the cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and manage workflow.
• Perform phlebotomy and process specimens for external laboratories.
• Review and process orders from the Electronic Health Record for laboratory testing.
• Record In-House test results in the Electronic Health Record system.
• Inventory and order laboratory supplies, and review laboratory invoices for accounts payable.
• Clean and restock laboratory equipment and supplies.

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory processing
• Specimen collection
• Medical sample preparation
• Customer service
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Knowledge of patient information handling
• Understanding of biology and chemistry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must have a valid CA CPT license
• Must be bilingual with Spanish

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a clinic located within a large medical group in Santa Barbara. The role offers opportunities for internal growth and access to a top-notch training program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

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.