R&D Technician

Actively Interviewing for R&D Technician to join top client in Alpharetta, GA!

Job Description

The R&D Technician plays a key role in supporting laboratory testing. This position works closely with the lab team to perform product testing accurately, document results, and help ensure that testing activities are completed correctly and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform product testing in accordance with established test methods and laboratory procedures.

• Comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards after completing training.

• Participate as an active team member in testing activities, collaborating with lab engineers, technicians, and the lab coordinator.

• Work closely with lab engineers, other technicians, and the lab coordinator under some supervision to execute test plans and protocols.

• Accurately document test results and observations into a laboratory information management system (LIMS) or other databases.

• Work independently to perform assigned testing tasks once training is complete.

• Support testing activities related to product revisions and regulatory submissions for medical devices.

• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned to support overall testing and quality control efforts.

Essential Skills

• 0-3 years of experience performing testing and/or inspection in a laboratory setting or manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of a high school diploma.

• Ability to perform repetitive laboratory tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Basic experience with data entry and documentation in laboratory systems or databases.

• Ability to work independently once training is completed while maintaining compliance with laboratory procedures.

• Understanding of or willingness to learn GLP, GDP, and GMP requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Some college-level coursework in a scientific, technical, or related field is desirable.

• Previous experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a plus.

• Experience in quality control or laboratory work within a manufacturing or medical device environment is beneficial.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, well-lit, modern laboratory environment. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday. Work is performed primarily at a benchtop, involving repetitive testing tasks and continuous documentation of results into a database or LIMS.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Alpharetta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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