• Clinical Lab Analyst

    Actalent (Ankeny, IA)


    Job Title: Clinical Lab Analyst

    Job Description

    Join our dedicated team as a Clinical Lab Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in newborn screening testing on blood spot specimens to help identify infants at risk for inherited conditions. Utilize methods such as immunoassay, enzyme assay, electrophoresis, HPLC, tandem mass spectrometry, and molecular methods to ensure accurate and timely results.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform daily operation and routine maintenance, calibration, and assist in troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment.

    + Document and review newborn screening test data, procedures, and results.

    + Release data and reports for use by physicians, healthcare professionals, and newborn screening medical follow-up teams.

    + Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and prepare documentation for test verification or validation studies.

    + Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures in accordance with established standard operating procedures and policies.

    + Recognize basic problems and assist in troubleshooting laboratory method and performance issues.

    + Assemble quality control data for further analysis, recognize problems, document issues, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in chemistry, biology, genetics, HPLC, mass spectrometry, and biochemistry.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + At least 3 months of hands-on laboratory experience.

    Work Environment

    The team operates in a 24/7 laboratory environment dedicated to testing newborn samples for potential inherited disorders. The lab is located in Ankeny and serves Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Alaska. The team consists of about seven people who rotate between three separate testing areas.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 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.