• Lab Technician

    Actalent (Buffalo, NY)


    Lab Technician

    Job Description

    Under limited supervision, you will conduct in-process and finished product testing to ensure products meet established quality and purity specifications.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct laboratory tests and analyze data for production, pollution control, quality control, and minor research purposes.

    + Test and analyze products such as flour to determine if they meet plant specifications before release.

    + Release in-spec vessels and report out-of-spec vessels.

    + Test and analyze production samples and report any uncharacteristic results.

    + Document test results and readings in logbooks and Total Lab Client (TLC) system.

    + Complete certificates of analysis.

    + Prepare chemical solutions for laboratory use.

    + Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment and related field instrumentation.

    + Adhere to all FDA, GMP, TTB, USP, EPA, OSHA, and company standards and guidelines.

    + Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

    + Good organizational skills.

    + Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities.

    + Excellent communication skills.

    + Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.

    + Strong attention to detail.

    + Understanding and compliance with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.

    + Proficiency with computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.

    + Demonstrated math skills for lab testing calculations.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Preferred: 2 or 4-year degree in science. Required: High school diploma or GED.

    + 2+ years of work experience in a quality assurance lab is preferred.

    + Open to entry-level candidates with a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field.

    Work Environment

    This role operates within a small, tight-knit team of 5-10 lab technicians, fostering a great team culture. The position offers opportunities for permanent placement and pay advancement. The work hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM, with set shifts and flexibility for swapping or picking up hours. The lab maintains high standards for safety, quality, and legality, requiring adherence to various regulatory guidelines.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, New York.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Buffalo,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.