Laboratory Assistant (20/hr, Entry - level)

Laboratory Assistant

The laboratory assistant plays a crucial role in the management of biological specimens, ensuring their receipt, identification verification, processing, and storage. This position also involves a variety of clerical and processing duties such as maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning. The role requires daily interaction with various computer information systems.

2x Openings - Molecular Accessioning Lab & Cytogenetics Storage Lab

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify the identification of biological specimens such as blood and urine.
• Process and store specimens according to established protocols.
• Perform clerical duties including maintaining supply inventory and filing.
• Stock laboratory supplies and receive shipments.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the laboratory space.
• Utilize various computer information systems efficiently.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED with over 1 year of lab or related experience (ideally).
• Understanding of standard operating procedures.
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and telephone operations.

Work Environment

The role of Molecular Accessioning Lab Assistant requires working from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

The Cytogenetics Storage Lab Assistant position follows a schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Rochester, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

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