Lab Technician

Our client, a testing laboratory, is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team. As a Lab Technician, you will be part of the Testing Laboratory supporting Sample Testing and Data Quality. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, confidence working with lab procedures and documentation, and the drive to produce accurate, traceable results—all of which will help you succeed in a fast, quality-focused environment.

Job Title: Lab Technician

Location: Plymouth, MN

Pay Range: $26 hourly on w2

What's the Job?

• Receive, label, and process fluid/process samples in accordance with written procedures and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Prepare samples and run testing to detect and/or quantify cellular and particulate targets using approved methods and instrumentation.
• Identify and document potential interferents and artifacts (e.g., red blood cells (RBCs), fungal elements, lipids) and apply established criteria to distinguish them from true target signals.
• Perform routine instrument setup, calibration/verification checks, and basic troubleshooting; document out-of-spec conditions and escalate per procedure.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous laboratory records (paper and/or electronic), including calculations, raw data, and observations.

What's Needed?

• Associate degree or higher in laboratory science, biology, chemistry, medical laboratory technology, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience preferred (sample handling, wet lab techniques, or analytical testing); entry-level candidates with strong lab coursework considered.
• Comfortable working with biological fluids and following biosafety practices.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to document work clearly and follow written procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency for data entry and file management (LIMS/ELN experience preferred).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to reliable, traceable lab results through disciplined sample handling and chain-of-custody practices.
• Hands-on experience operating laboratory instruments and supporting routine calibration/verification and troubleshooting.
• Clear expectations for documentation and data logging so your work directly supports grouping and trend analysis.
• A quality-focused environment that values Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and applicable quality system requirements (e.g., GLP).
• Motivation to improve methods by capturing atypical findings, suggesting refinements to decision criteria, and participating in investigations as assigned.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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