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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Contract-to-Hire Clinical Laboratory Technician role supports a Central Clinical Laboratory and specialty labs that perform high-volume automated and manual testing to support patient diagnosis and treatment. You will work onsite in Rochester, MN and gain hands-on experience with advanced analytical instruments and participate in activities that support clinical test development and quality outcomes.

• Perform clinical testing across general chemistry, immunoassay, coagulation, hematology, renal and cardiovascular assays.
• Run both highly automated and manual assays (e.g., enzyme assays, lipid metabolism tests, nutritional assays).
• Operate, monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot instruments such as mass spectrometers, ELISA platforms, chromatography systems, flow cytometers, spectrometers, electrophoresis units and automated chemistry analyzers.
• Accurately process patient specimens—labeling, preparation, handling and storage per protocol.
• Follow and document laboratory procedures, quality control, instrument maintenance and regulatory compliance activities.
• Collaborate with laboratory colleagues and clinical staff to ensure timely results and resolve issues.
• Participate in research and validation studies for new clinical tests and performance/outcomes assessments.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace and identify opportunities for process improvement.

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Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in a human biological science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience) — required.
• Laboratory experience (academic, clinical, or industry) preferred; coursework or practicum in clinical assays is a plus.
• Familiarity with automated analyzers and basic troubleshooting; experience with advanced instrumentation (e.g., mass spec, flow cytometry) is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, good documentation practices, and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work onsite in Rochester, MN, on a full-time schedule; flexibility for shift coverage as required.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — Full time
• Workplace: Fully onsite in Rochester, MN

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour. Actual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic factors and other job-related considerations.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision; 401(k); life insurance; short/long-term disability; HSA options; employee assistance programs and paid time off — subject to plan rules and eligibility.

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Compliance, Accommodations & Employer Info

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process because of a disability, please notify Careertakes so we can help coordinate accommodations with the hiring organization.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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