Laboratory Technician

Job Title:

Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician supports high-volume diagnostic testing by preparing and combining samples for pool testing in a general processing laboratory. This role focuses on accurate sample handling, basic laboratory techniques, and effective communication to ensure reliable results in a fast-paced, sterile environment.

Responsibilities

+ Perform laboratory sample processing, testing support, and documentation activities while ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with established procedures.

+ Support daily laboratory operations by handling specimens, operating equipment, maintaining organized work areas, and collaborating with team members to meet productivity and turnaround time goals.

Qualifications:

+ Recent Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry is required.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory that performs high-volume medical and biological testing in a sterile, clean, and well-controlled environment. The role is contract-based, with the potential for extension or transition to a direct position depending on performance and business needs. The schedule follows a Tuesday through Saturday night shift from 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM, requiring comfort with overnight work and consistent attendance.

The culture is collaborative and science-focused, with team members typically coming from biology, chemistry, microbiology, and related laboratory backgrounds. Dress code consists of solid-colored scrubs and closed-toe shoes to support safety, cleanliness, and professional appearance in the testing areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 San Antonio,TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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