We Are Hiring Entry-level Lab Assistants

Company: Actalent
Location: Itasca
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are hiring entry-level Lab Assistants Responsibilities Introduce and prepare biological specimens for laboratory processing. Open specimens and transfer into secondary containers for analysis and testing. Verify that patient demographic information matches the test requisition form. Required Skills Comfortable handling human biological specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples. 0-2 years of work experience. HS Diploma or GED. If this sounds like a great fit for you, I’d love to connect and share more details. I’m available to chat between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST , and you can reach me directly at 1 (312) 820-0262 . Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Itasca, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Itasca,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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