• Urgent Hiring For Lab Technician

    Actalent (Creve Coeur, MO)


    Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

     

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Lab Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput and quality, integrating with existing production methods. You will support engineering and science teams in researching and constructing innovative solutions, as well as participate in the development, construction, deployment, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems for laboratory production and agricultural environments. You will assist in the startup and functional testing of working prototypes to validate system performance compared to requirements, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput and quality.

    + Support engineering and science teams in researching and constructing innovative solutions.

    + Develop, construct, deploy, and test mechanical and electrical systems for laboratory production and agricultural environments.

    + Assist in the startup and functional testing of working prototypes to validate system performance compared to requirements.

    + Collaborate with Safety departments to comply with company and industry safety and design standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Electrical or Mechanical knowledge.

    + Sample preparation and data collection experience.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

    + Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Engineering/Science.

    + 1-3 years of relevant experience.

    + Basic knowledge of constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.

    + Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills.

    + Ability to work effectively with more than one supervisor.

    + Experience using standard office productivity software like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience using a broad range of fabrication and assembly tools/equipment such as hand power soldering, cutting, welding, grinding, and drilling.

    + Experience using electrical test equipment like digital multimeters and oscilloscopes.

    + PCB component level soldering and troubleshooting.

    + Programming and using single-board microcontrollers/computers.

    + Programming with higher-level languages.

    + Operating milling and drilling machines and lathes.

    Work Environment

    This role requires working on-site full-time and includes occasional travel up to 15% of the time. The environment involves the use of various technologies and equipment for research and production, adhering to safety standards and protocols.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Creve Coeur, MO.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Creve Coeur,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 20, 2025.

    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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.