Medical Lab Technician (1st shift) Job Description We are looking for a dedicated Medical Lab Technician to join our team. In this role, you will spend 90% of your time performing daily lab work and 10% conducting data analysis. This position offers a better work-life balance compared to hospital or clinic settings. You will be "on call" every 8 weekends (2 months) on Saturday and Sunday, which is far less frequent than in hospital or clinic environments. Overtime is currently around 10-15%, but this will decrease once the team is fully staffed. Hours: Training will be 7:30am-4:15pm. Once trained, can start between 6:00-9:00 a.m. and work a 8 hour shift Responsibilities The MLT will be processing samples from animals and perform testing in: + Chemistry: use a Roche cobas system (series of modular analyzers designed for clinical chemistry and immunochemistry testing) + Hematology: hematology analyzers from Sysmex + Coagulation: use ACL TOP 500 CTS- coagulation instrument (This system is highly automated and compact, designed for efficient and reliable hemostasis testing) + Urinalysis + Immunoassays: use IMMULITE series which includes advanced immunoassay systems designed for various laboratory needs + Gasses: ABL series includes advanced blood gas analyzers designed for critical care environments + Will also help with validations, run assays, do slide review, identify cell lines and bone marrow cell identification. + Will not be collecting samples + Will also help with study set up (set up tubes for collections) Qualifications + B.S. Physical Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology) OR accredited MLT/MLS program + ASCP certification is preferred + Experience with slide reviews and cell identification Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Madison, Wisconsin. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.