Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lab Assistant I

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented  Lab Assistant I to support daily operations in a high-volume, production-based clinical laboratory environment. This role plays a vital part in the clinical lab testing process by ensuring specimens are accurately received, prepared, and processed in accordance with established quality and safety standards.

• Receive, accession, and sort clinical laboratory specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Scan and perform data entry of specimen and patient information
• Ensure laboratory equipment is functioning properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot specimen-related issues as they arise
• Replenish bench supplies and maintain inventory levels
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Complete required record logs and administrative documentation
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet safety, regulatory, and quality requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in a medical, laboratory, or production-based environment required
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety protocols

• High-volume clinical laboratory
• Team-oriented, production-focused setting
• Standing and repetitive tasks required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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