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Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

The purpose of this role is to prepare clinical specimens for laboratory testing. This includes receiving, accessioning, aliquoting, and processing specimens. Additionally, the position involves setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and assisting in the validation of laboratory instruments, as well as taking quality control measurements including environmental, equipment/software, and product quality controls.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare clinical samples and products for testing, including accessioning and processing, following laboratory protocols.

+ Set up instruments for automated laboratory tasks, including programming instructions, specimen and reagent placement, and labware.

+ Maintain instruments through reagent replenishment, cleaning, and other required actions.

+ Prepare reagents for the lab and change equipment supplies when needed.

+ Document and transcribe quality control measures, including environmental readings for the lab, equipment function checks, and isolation quality control.

+ Train back-up staff as necessary and recommend changes for better workflow, coordinating implementation with the supervisor.

+ Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Director.

+ Respond to emergency staffing situations as requested.

+ Assist or substitute for other lab members as assigned.

+ Order, receive, and stock supplies and maintain laboratory maintenance.

+ Maintain sample inventories, including receipt, processing, storage, and disposal of samples when necessary.

+ Update computer databases for sample storage and fix errors in data entry.

Essential Skills

+ Hands-on experience with sample handling, quantitative chemical analysis, assays, or procedures with equivalent complexity.

+ Basic procedures such as weight and volume measurements of chemicals, reagent preparation, pipetting, and centrifugation.

+ Experience operating laboratory instruments such as automated measurement instruments.

+ Critical thinking and ability to implement corrective actions when needed.

+ Understanding and application of laboratory policies and procedures with strict adherence to established protocols.

+ Attention to detail and ability to handle a large number of samples accurately.

+ Effective communication in spoken and written English with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Minimum of 2 years of college education or 4 years of college education in Chemistry, Biology, Life Science preferred.

+ If holding an associate degree, 2 years of work experience is required.

+ If holding a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 6 months of lab-based experience in a hospital, clinical, or research setting is required.

+ Knowledge of computer use, including moderately advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

+ Ability to use office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Work Environment

The position is based in a fast-paced blood center within the Quality Control department, working closely with Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS). Candidates will have a flexible schedule and must be comfortable working weekends. The preferred shift is evenings from 2pm to 10:30pm, but shifts can change based on demand in the blood center. The center promotes from within, offering growth opportunities and potential advancement to a CLS role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Palo Alto,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.

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