• Specimen Processor

    Actalent (Boston, MA)


    The Laboratory Control Assistant supports the Lab Control Supervisor in the daily operations of the Laboratory Control department, which is responsible for the receipt, processing, and distribution of specimens for the Clinical Laboratories.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Assist with the coordination and execution of specimen handling, including receiving, sorting, delivering, and preparing samples for internal processing or external send-out.

    + Perform general support tasks such as answering phones, managing sample disposal, emptying biohazard waste, and unpacking and rotating inventory supplies.

    + Serve as a point of contact for a diverse range of personnel, including internal laboratory staff and healthcare providers both within and outside the organization.

    + Provide accurate information and respond to inquiries regarding test procedures, specimen requirements, and add-on test requests, in accordance with established protocols.

    + Direct more complex or laboratory-specific questions to the appropriate laboratory supervisor as needed.

    + Other duties as assigned.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    -High School Diploma required, degree in any aspect of scientific study preferred,

     

    -Previous experience in industry or academics working within a laboratory environment.

     

    - 6 months+ experience working in a laboratory at a hospital or diagnostic center highly desired but not required.

     

    - Experience with SunQuest and/or Epic highly preferred but not required.

     

    - Must be able to stand 80%+ of time

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Boston,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.