• Medical Laboratory Technician

    Actalent (Ames, IA)


    Medical Laboratory Technician

    Job Description

    This position requires a medical laboratory technician who is comfortable working across various clinic locations, including Ames, Story City, and Nevada Family Practice. The role involves performing lab tests under CLIA-88, drawing blood, interpreting microscope results, and collecting specimens.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform lab tests classified under CLIA-88.

    + Draw blood and ensure proper specimen collection.

    + Interpret results using a microscope.

    + Float between clinic locations in Ames, Story City, and Nevada Family Practice as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in medical laboratory technology.

    + Proficiency in lab testing and clinical testing.

    + Associate degree in medical laboratory technology or completion of a recognized course in Clinical Laboratory Technology.

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

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + One year of lab experience is preferred.

    Work Environment

    The work schedule is Monday through Friday with hours ranging between 7:30am and 5:30pm. There is a $1.50/hour shift differential for hours worked past 5pm, and a $2.50/hour shift differential for weekend work. The benefits package includes health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and additional perks.

    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 Nov 13, 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.