Lab Assistant

Job Description: company that produces at home testing kits. This role will be working with urine blood and fecal samples, so people will have to be comfortable around all three. The lab assistants will be opening and sorting samples, collecting samples, inputting information into lab information system, verifying patient information, additional responsibilities include cutting and coating the kit samples, as well as collect all samples label and prep them for the techs, as well as enter the kits data into the system when the techs have completed testing. Receive and quarantine all specimen packages. Open and sort specimens. Check specimens for acceptance criteria. Separate and properly code all non-testable specimens. Enter and verify (accession) all specimen information into LIS (Laboratory Information System) Assist in strip manufacturing duties, including cutting and preparing strips for coating. Receive and log in any deliveries of laboratory supplies. Assist in manual entry and verification of laboratory results. All other duties assigned by the Laboratory Manager and/or Laboratory Supervisor. Notify his/her supervisor of any possible deviations from documented procedures. Additional Skills & Qualifications Pipetting experience Dexterity Good Attention to detail Comfort level with handling sensitive samples Comfort level with using computers (they use Microsoft products) Ability to read, write, and speak English Shift updates: Also looking at Tues-Sat work weeks. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Hoffman Estates, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hoffman Estates,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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 .

Created: 2026-04-02