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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 entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technician role provides hands-on experience supporting a Central Clinical Laboratory and Clinical Specialty Laboratory. You will perform a mix of highly automated and manual testing that supports patient diagnosis and treatment, and participate in research and continuous-improvement activities.

• Perform clinical laboratory testing in areas including general chemistry, immunoassay, coagulation, hematology, renal, and cardiovascular diagnostics.
• Execute both automated and manual assays (e.g., lipid metabolism, enzyme assays, nutritional assays, cardiovascular risk testing).
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on instrumentation such as mass spectrometers, NMR, ELISA platforms, chromatography systems, flow cytometers, spectroscopy equipment, electrophoresis devices, ultracentrifuges, and automated chemistry analyzers.
• Process, label, prepare, and store patient specimens following established protocols.
• Follow laboratory quality-control procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate, timely results.
• Document test procedures, results, and instrument maintenance in laboratory records and information systems.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and clinical teams to support workflow and resolve testing or instrumentation issues.
• Participate in research and validation projects for new clinical tests and help evaluate clinical utility and outcomes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in a human biological science required (examples: Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience).
• Willingness to learn laboratory workflows, instrumentation, and quality systems in a clinical setting.
• Ability to follow written protocols and document work accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset for working in multidisciplinary teams.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour.
• Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident & hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and time off policies (PTO, vacation, sick leave). Eligibility and plan details may vary.

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Position Details

• Employment type: Contract to Hire (Contractor, conversion potential).
• Workplace: Fully onsite — Rochester, IL.
• Application deadline (as provided): Oct 28, 2026.
• This posting is for work performed in Rochester, IL; applicants must be able to work onsite as required.

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client operates in Clinical Laboratory & Healthcare Services and is hiring this position to support clinical diagnostic testing and related research. Careertakes is partnering with Confidential Client to manage recruitment for this role.

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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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