Medical Lab Assistant (Mid-Entry Level)

Join a growing, industry‑leading laboratory team as a Medical Lab Assistant, supporting critical specimen processing in a high‑volume warehouse lab environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced setting, enjoys hands‑on work, and is eager to build a career in the medical laboratory field. You’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely specimen handling while maintaining a safe and organized workspace.

Key ResponsibilitiesReceive, sort, and organize incoming clinical specimens.Retrieve and deliver specimens to laboratory technicians as needed.Perform tasks requiring work in low‑temperature freezer environments.Accession and label specimens with accuracy and consistency.Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the lab.Complete logs, documentation, and other administrative tasks as assigned.Required Skills & QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Comfort working with biological specimens.Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask.Basic computer literacy and data entry capability.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment and meet turnaround expectations.Preferred ExperiencePrevious experience in a medical, laboratory, or production setting.Familiarity with specimen sorting, sample preparation, or accessioning.Knowledge of basic medical terminology.Work Environment & ScheduleWarehouse laboratory setting.Shift: Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM.Must be comfortable working overnight hours and performing repetitive, detail‑oriented tasks in a high‑throughput environment.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.88 - $19.88/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 Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

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.

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