Lab Technician 1

Lab Technician I

Kickstart your career in pharmaceutical microbiology and quality control. This role offers hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment where you'll help ensure the safety and quality of products that make a difference in patients' lives.

What You'll Do

• Perform environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and manufacturing areas.

• Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

• Use advanced microbial identification technologies, including MALDI systems.

• Support investigations, laboratory validations, and quality initiatives.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, documentation, and testing records.

• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Technical Operations teams.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality systems.

• Experience with environmental monitoring, sterility testing, and microbial identification.

• Training on cutting-edge laboratory technologies and aseptic techniques.

• Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• A strong foundation for future careers in Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Validation, or Manufacturing Sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related life science field.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Internship, research, or laboratory experience is a plus, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

If you're looking for a role that combines science, technology, and real-world impact, this is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Melrose Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Melrose Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.