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Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to assist in insect rearing for research purposes. This role involves maintaining insect colonies, feeding, cage upkeep, media preparation, and handling all life stages of insects. The technician will also assist with laboratory experiments, data collection and entry, and plant maintenance. Candidates should be team-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain and feed insect colonies.

+ Perform cage upkeep and media preparation.

+ Handle all life stages of insects.

+ Assist with laboratory experiments and data collection.

+ Enter data accurately and maintain plant systems.

+ Follow and maintain ISO Quality Management Standards.

+ Wear proper PPE and adhere to safety protocols.

+ Generate and evaluate lab-scale samples for various research and technical programs.

+ Troubleshoot and maintain equipment for production and processing.

+ Maintain logs, notebooks, and computer records.

+ Conduct stoichiometric calculations for production.

+ Understand and follow EHS SOPs and Responsible Care regulations.

+ Manage multiple tasks and work with multiple supervisors.

+ Interface with manufacturing, research personnel, and customers.

Essential Skills

+ 4-6 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

+ Proficiency in chemistry and biology.

+ Familiarity with ISO standards.

+ Strong multitasking abilities.

Work Environment

The work environment is indoors with controlled temperatures, requiring both sitting and standing throughout the day. The role involves lifting up to 25 pounds. No handling of chemicals is required. Proper PPE, including safety goggles, respirators, and gloves, is mandatory to ensure a safe working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Union City, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Union City,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 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.

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