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Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Title:

Medical Lab AssistantJob Description Join our dynamic team as a Medical Lab Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in processing and analyzing at-home testing kits. You will handle human specimens such as urine and blood, ensuring accurate data entry and sample preparation for testing. This position requires attention to detail and comfort with laboratory procedures. Responsibilities + Receive and quarantine all specimen packages. + Open and sort specimens, checking them against acceptance criteria. + Separate and properly code all non-testable specimens. + Enter and verify all specimen information into the Laboratory Information System ( LIS ). + Assist in strip manufacturing, including cutting and preparing strips for coating. + Receive and log deliveries of laboratory supplies. + Assist in manual entry and verification of laboratory results. + Notify supervisors of any deviations from documented procedures. + Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor. Essential Skills + Experience in laboratory sample preparation, collection, and processing. + Proficiency in pipetting and data entry. + Familiarity with specimen labeling and accessioning processes. + Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, or a related field is preferred. + Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Comfort level with handling sensitive samples. + High comfort level with using computers and software systems, including AI-based platforms. + An associate degree in the sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry) is required. + Strong attention to detail and reliability. Work Environment Work in an office building that includes a call center, laboratory, quality control, and clerical areas. The dress code requires long pants, t-shirts, and closed-toed shoes, with lab coats provided for specimen handling. Shift options are Sunday-Thursday, with either a 10:00 am-6:30 pm or 2:30 pm-11:00 pm schedule. Training sessions will occur from 10:30 am-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, for approximately two weeks. Enjoy a supportive 'family' team environment with various team-building activities, including dress-down days, talent shows, and more. Holiday pay and vacation are included, with five holidays observed. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Schaumburg, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00

• $18.

00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Schaumburg,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record ( ENR ) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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