Lab Technician

Lab TechnologistGreat Opportunity for Biology & Chemistry Graduates!Multiple Openings Available | Various Shift Opportunities

Are you a recent Biology or Chemistry graduate looking to launch your scientific career? We're partnering with a well-known and growing scientific organization in Burlington that is actively hiring Lab Technologists for multiple upcoming openings across various shifts.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory experience, work with advanced testing methodologies, and build a strong foundation for long-term growth within the life sciences industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform laboratory testing and analysis to support patient diagnostics and healthcare outcomes.

• Process and prepare biological samples according to established laboratory procedures.

• Utilize laboratory instrumentation and equipment to perform routine testing.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation of laboratory results.

• Support quality control and quality assurance activities.

• Troubleshoot test performance issues and document corrective actions when needed.

• Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration, and laboratory organization.

• Collaborate with Scientists, Technologists, and laboratory teams to ensure accurate and timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• Strong laboratory skills gained through academic, internship, research, or industry experience.

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, and laboratory testing techniques.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience through industry work, internships, undergraduate research, or academic laboratory courses.

• Experience with sample preparation, quality control, or laboratory instrumentation.

• 1-3 years of laboratory experience.

Why Apply?

Excellent opportunity for Biology and Chemistry graduates

Multiple openings and future hiring needs

Various shift opportunities available

Gain valuable hands-on laboratory experience

Work for a well-known leader in the scientific industry

Strong career advancement and development opportunities

Great entry point into the life sciences field

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 Burlington,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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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