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Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

The Lab Technician is primarily responsible for performing various routine bacteriological, chemical, and analytical tests on ingredients, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct micro testing using Rapid Analyzer ATP.

+ Perform analytical testing and wet chemistry analysis including pH, salts, viscosity, fats, and moisture.

+ Execute stability testing and detail paperwork.

+ Perform microbiological testing procedures for verifying commercial sterility of finished products.

+ Execute the Environmental Monitoring Program.

+ Coordinate storage, organization, and shipment of finished product samples.

+ Execute the Water Testing Program and Sensory Program for finished products.

+ Create Certificates of Analysis (COA) and execute the communication process for finished product release.

+ Coordinate verification, calibration routines, and maintenance programs for laboratory equipment and instruments.

+ Develop and validate quality assurance testing methods.

+ Coordinate external lab testing programs.

+ Provide support and execute the positive release process for finished products.

+ Contribute to root cause analysis of customer complaint investigations.

+ Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.

+ Maintain organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping of the FSQ Lab area.

+ Order and perform inventory control for supplies and reagents.

+ Assist in the management of the sample retain inventory, including moving and organizing materials in the warehouse.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in biology, chemistry, microbiology, and laboratory practices.

+ Experience in pH measurement and auditing.

+ Proficiency with pipetting, with at least 2 years of experience in school or industry.

+ Aseptic technique.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences.

Work Environment

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility and a micro & chemistry lab. The majority of the workday, approximately 90%, will involve performing analyses in the lab. The team, consisting of four lab technicians, tests an average of 1,200 samples per day across all shifts. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with shifts from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Initial training will occur from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 1 to 4 weeks until the new hire is comfortable. A company uniform, consisting of blue pants, a shift, and a lab coat, is provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Germantown,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 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.