• Clinical Lab Analyst

    Actalent (Iowa City, IA)


    Job Title: Clinical Lab Analyst

    Job Description

    The Clinical Lab Analyst is responsible for collecting and processing clinical specimens such as blood according to test requests. The role involves operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment, as well as identifying and reporting defects. The analyst will perform laboratory tests, analyze results, and produce diagnostic reports while applying quality control techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability.

    Responsibilities

    + Collect and process clinical specimens (e.g., blood) as per test requests.

    + Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment; identify and report defects.

    + Perform laboratory tests, analyze results, and produce diagnostic reports.

    + Apply quality control techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability of equipment and test results.

    + Follow all relevant policies, regulations, and ethical standards, including HIPAA.

    + Educate others on equipment safety, operating procedures, and laboratory best practices.

    + Address issues affecting analytical results and ensure compliance with LPQA processes.

    + Manage secure access to laboratory results and support interoperability between health records and lab systems.

    + Utilize LRR technologies (e.g., EDI) and troubleshoot data exchange issues like confidentiality.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or other life sciences.

    + Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

    + Proficiency in laboratory techniques such as pipetting, microscopy, and bacteria culture

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position requires working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with rotating weekends and holiday work as needed.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Iowa City,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 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.