• Lab Technician

    Actalent (New Orleans, LA)


    Actalent is currently hiring for an exciting and engaging laboratory technician opportunity!Lab Technician

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

    Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

    Are you passionate about science and ready to make a real impact in the world of food chemistry? Join a fast-paced, innovative lab environment where your work helps ensure the quality and safety of food products around the globe!

     

    We’re looking for a Lab Technician who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys working with cutting-edge instrumentation, and is eager to grow into a high-level scientist or technologist. If you’re detail-oriented, curious, and ready to learn, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful.

    What You’ll Do

    + Prepare and process food samples for testing.

    + Support chemists with daily lab operations and research.

    + Conduct proximate analysis including protein, fat, and moisture testing.

    + Perform extraction and centrifuging procedures with precision.

    + Maintain accuracy in data reporting using LIMS.

    + Follow SOPs while applying critical thinking to solve problems.

    What You Bring

    + Bachelor degree in a life science!

    + Experience in chemistry or sample preparation!

    + Experience in a production or lab setting (1+ years)

    + Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.

    + Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Be part of a team that tests nutritional values, contamination, and quality of imported/exported food goods.

    + Work with new technologies and methods in a collaborative lab setting.

    + Enjoy a structured 3-week training program to set you up for success.

    + Flexible scheduling available after training, based on business needs.

    + Opportunity to grow into advanced scientific roles.

     

    Ready to launch your career in food chemistry? Apply now and help shape the future of food safety and quality!

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 NEW ORLEANS,LA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.