Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Lab Technician (Quality Control)

Pacific, MO (On-site)

$20–$21/hour (based on experience)

Friday-Sun (Overnights) 5pm to 5am

We’re hiring a Lab Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll help ensure the quality and safety of products by running lab tests, supporting production, and working with a team that values accuracy and consistency.

Whether you’re coming in with lab experience or looking to grow your skills, this is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience in a stable, fast-paced environment.

You’ll spend your day working in both the lab and production environment, testing products and helping keep everything running smoothly.

A typical day may include:

• Running microbiology tests (bacterial plating, micro plating)
• Performing pH, acidity, and basic chemical testing
• Conducting routine lab work like titrations and sample analysis
• Using common lab equipment (scales, pH meters, microscopes, infrared analyzers)
• Recording and documenting test results
• Making sure products meet quality and safety standards (GMP/FDA)
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining lab equipment
• Calibrating instruments to ensure accurate readings
• Occasionally assisting with new product development (R&D)

We’re open to a range of experience levels—if you’ve worked in a lab or recently completed relevant coursework, we’d love to hear from you.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in a lab, manufacturing, food production, or similar environment
• OR coursework in biology, chemistry, or a related field
• Familiarity with basic lab testing (pH, titrations, or microbiology) is helpful
• Comfortable following procedures and documenting your work
• Strong attention to detail and reliability

Nice to Have (But Not Required):

• Experience with GMP or FDA-regulated environments
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and calibration

This is a Contract position based out of Pacific, MO.

The pay range for this position is $21.60 - $21.60/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Pacific,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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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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.