1st Shift: Tuesday - Saturday | Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits
Job Description:
The Forensic Laboratory Assistant works in a fast-paced, production-type environment performing a vital component of medical laboratory science. This role offers on-the-job training for the pre-analytical processing of medical samples and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or grow a career in a lab environment. The primary responsibility of this role involves working with the automated aliquoting machine and requires standing for the entire shift.
Responsibilities:
Meet couriers at the door to receive samples from across the USA and internationally, initiating the tracking process.Verify all samples have arrived, inspect for damage, remove and dispose of packaging, and move samples down the line for entry.Operate multiple computer software systems, remembering which software applies to different samples.Ensure the names on samples match requisitions.Handle mostly urine samples, with some involving blood, serum, plasma, and body fluid.After entry into systems, create labels and label samples.Occasionally aliquot samples, centrifuge or freeze them to stabilize if needed.Manage the workflow of sample maintenance in walk-in refrigerators and freezers after 3/6/12 months.Qualifications:
High School DiplomaPerform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailWork in a fast-paced production environment to meet established turnaround timesA preference for a bachelor's degree in science, but open to other backgrounds such as banking, serving, and customer service.Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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 Sep 19, 2025.
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