Lab Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of laboratory equipment to process products, including heavy use of thermal cyclers and automated liquid handling workstations.

• Use computers and custom software in a Windows-based environment to manage workflows, record data, and track products.

• Adhere to all departmental protocols, contamination controls, and safety procedures, and comply with ISO 9001 and other applicable ISO requirements.

• Quantify and sample products for quality control tests to ensure they meet outlined specifications.

• Recognize process or equipment problems and promptly seek appropriate assistance to resolve issues.

• Maintain accurate, detailed records of products, instruments, and laboratory activities.

• Assess quality control data to appropriately route and process products according to defined criteria.

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and workspaces as needed to ensure optimal performance and cleanliness.

• Maintain daily shipping deadlines and support the product pipeline for items requiring further processing.

• Follow documented custom instructions and standard operating procedures when applicable.

• Contribute to and support an efficient manufacturing environment by optimizing workflows and minimizing delays.

• Communicate effectively with peers and leadership at all levels to ensure clear and detailed information transfer.

• Perform a variety of PCR protocols and subsequent post-PCR cleanup steps with high accuracy and consistency.

• Execute multiple processes simultaneously (multitask) to ensure efficient product handling and throughput.

• Use aseptic techniques to minimize the risk of contamination to products and maintain product integrity.

• Organize and appropriately prioritize workload to ensure timely and efficient product manufacturing.

• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the organization's core values, including integrity, teamwork, and quality focus.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support laboratory and manufacturing operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (such as Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline) preferred.

• Experience in biology, chemistry, or a related laboratory science.

• Experience with quantitative PCR (qPCR) is highly desirable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Coralville, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.35 - $25.23/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 Coralville,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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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