Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will ensure the quality of batch preparation and quality control activities, including process inspection, sampling, and evaluation to meet specification and quality standards. You will be responsible for testing incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards, such as pH, TA, fat, salt, and moisture.

Responsibilities

• Properly test incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards.
• Perform sample setup, sorting, preparation, and clean-up.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed.
• Notify supervisor of any out-of-range values or variations from accepted norms immediately.
• Maintain lab records accurately, clearly, and timely. Complete data entry into the computer system(s).
• Prepare reports of results and maintain process control by monitoring and generating statistical information.
• Participate in task meetings and suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment to increase efficiencies.
• Perform daily cleaning of task area, keeping work area free of clutter, and detail cleaning during CIP.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety.
• Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in accordance with regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months food manufacturing quality lab experience.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in time management.
• Flexibility to adapt to production needs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and quality assurance.

This is a Permanent position based out of Belvidere, IL.

The pay range for this position is $66476.80 - $66476.80/yr.

$1 increase on work anniversary.

This is a fully onsite position in Belvidere,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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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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.