Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory TechnicianJob Description Join our team of dedicated Laboratory Technicians who strictly adhere to laboratory SOPs to ensure quality and safety. Our Lab Techs communicate with customers via email, understanding their needs with empathy, and knowing that their work makes a difference. This position requires occasional overtime and prolonged standing, and our dedicated training program ensures you are set up for success. We value proactive individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and pay attention to detail while understanding the big picture. Responsibilities + Adhere to safety protocols. + Strictly follow SOPs and site trainers direction in training, sample handling, project processing, and documentation. + Maintain cleanliness of work area. + Sort incoming samples. + Prepare sequencing templates, including preparation, amplification, and PCR purification. + Handle washing, biohazardous/hazardous waste collection, and packaging. + Communicate professionally with customers and other departments via email/phone. + Assist in purifying sequencing templates and load samples onto sequencing machines. + Work with automation platforms as needed. + May require working overtime, weekends, or alternative shifts with advanced notice. Essential Skills + High School Diploma required. + AAS Degree or equivalent lab work experience preferred. + 1+ years of lab work experience preferred. + Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Proficiency in pipetting transfer. + Strong documentation skills. + Experience in plating samples and PCR with plasma and bacteria. + Ability to work with both manual and automation processes. + Capacity to handle four plates a day initially. + Experience with overnight sequencing. Work Environment Work at an NGS site in a team-oriented environment. The position involves working Tu-Sa from 9 am to 5:30 pm, with the first three weeks dedicated to training M-F from 11 am to 7:30 pm. The role may include alternating shifts and requires a team player who can work independently on swing shifts, overlapping with day shift personnel and managers. Dress code and safety attire are consistent with laboratory standards. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Plainfield, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Plainfield, NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in South Plainfield,NJ. 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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.