• Medical Laboratory Technician

    Actalent (Ames, IA)


    Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Float Position

     

    Schedule: Full-time | Entry Level

     

    Travel: Must be comfortable floating between designated clinic locations

    Position Overview:

    We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our clinical team. This float position supports multiple family practice clinics in Ames, Story City, and Nevada, providing essential lab services to ensure accurate and timely patient care.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Perform laboratory tests in compliance with CLIA-88 regulations

    + Collect and process specimens, including blood draws and other sample types

    + Conduct microscope interpretation and analysis

    + Maintain accurate documentation and follow established lab protocols

    + Collaborate with clinical staff to support patient diagnostics and treatment plans

    Required Skills & Experience:

    + Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technology program

    + Certification or eligibility for certification as an MLT (ASCP) or equivalent

    + Strong understanding of clinical testing procedures and lab safety standards

    + Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience preferred (new grads welcome to apply)

    Preferred Skills:

    + Experience in medical laboratory settings

    + Proficiency in lab testing and specimen handling

    + Familiarity with clinical testing workflows and equipment

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Ames,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 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.