Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician (Medical Device)



Job Description

This position involves transforming frozen plasma into freeze-dried plasma. The process includes retrieving frozen plasma from the freezer, thawing it, transferring it into bags, and using a lyophilizer to extract moisture. The final product is repackaged in the kitting room, with each unit meticulously tracked in a BECS system. Attention to detail and GMP environment experience are essential. Additionally, the role involves reviewing and improving production procedures, with desk work comprising a significant portion of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-driven culture and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

• Manufacture, inspect, and package products following written processes.

• Maintain a pace that meets or exceeds established time standards while ensuring product quality.

• Build, inspect, and package products using applicable equipment and perform basic visual, dimensional, time, and documentation checks.

• Identify quality issues or workmanship deficiencies related to equipment, assembly, inspection processes, materials, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing environment.

• Comply with GMP requirements by maintaining individual training records, completing data entry in production records timely and accurately, and adhering to documented manufacturing practices and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Comply with all policies and procedures.

• Cross-train across multiple product lines.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Biology degree or laboratory experience in biology.

• GMP experience (6+ months).

Work Environment

The work environment is a cleanroom manufacturing setting where employees will be on their feet most of the day and fully gowned following PPE SOPs. The work schedule is Monday to Thursday, 6 am to 4:30 pm, with the possibility of working on Fridays if needed. The position offers an opportunity to work with an innovative product with significant potential impact, including government-funded projects and potential future roles in engineering, regulatory, and quality fields.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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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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.