Lab Technician

Lab Technician

The QC Chemical Laboratory Technician plays a crucial role in supporting QC analysts by assisting with routine analyses and documentation related to In-Process, Finished Product, Calibrations, Stability samples, or projects within the QC Chemistry Laboratory. This position supports internal development and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with established standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test solutions, including diluents and mobile phases.
• Collect and clean glassware as needed.
• Perform daily instrument calibrations and verifications.
• Maintain clear documentation in accordance with pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Coordinate and perform the collection of pharmaceutical waste from laboratories.
• Clean and maintain work areas and instrumentation.
• Track, receive, and log solvents and other stock; order and stock labs with supplies, including glassware.
• Assist dissolution analysts with instrument setup and cleanup.
• Coordinate or assist in safety, audit, or similar programs, including weekly checks of eye-wash stations.
• Communicate effectively with personnel across multiple departments.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, and Safety guidelines.
• Maintain necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

Essential Skills

• Degree in physical science, preferably in Chemistry or Biology.
• Good knowledge and understanding of basic instrumental technologies and qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses.
• Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.
• Ability to follow all company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, methods, and analyst guidelines.
• Demonstrated efficiency by multitasking and scheduling time to meet required workload.
• Actively seeks additional assignments when primary area of responsibility is completed.
• Takes initiative and independently pursues training and learning opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations for test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

The position requires physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations, with the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods. The role involves manipulation of weights up to 50 pounds and requires arm, hand, and finger dexterity for tasks such as typing and equipment operation. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coats, latex or similar gloves, safety aprons, and occasionally organic respirators are required. The work week is contingent-based from Sunday to Saturday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Cincinnati, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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 ClearlyRated 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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