Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Lab Technician to perform HPLC testing and prepare both process and finished product samples. You will be responsible for conducting analytical testing, recording results into software programs, and organizing as well as preparing samples. Additionally, you will clean testing equipment and lab areas, perform light maintenance and calibration on all laboratory equipment, and ensure that all systems are operating accurately by comparing equipment readouts with standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HPLC testing and prepare process and finished product samples.
• Perform analytical testing and record results into software programs.
• Organize and prepare samples efficiently.
• Clean and maintain testing equipment and the lab area.
• Perform light maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment.
• Organize, clean, and schedule orders for lab equipment.
• Ensure systems operate accurately by comparing equipment readouts with standards.

Essential Skills

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant lab-based experience is advantageous.
• Must be familiar with moisture and pH testing prior to starting the position.
• Willingness to be trained on site with HPLC, GC, and other scientific instrumentation.

Work Environment

This position involves working a rotating shift schedule alternating days and nights, with shifts lasting 12 hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The schedule follows a 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off pattern and rotates every other weekend.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CLINTON, IA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in CLINTON,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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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.

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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.