• Research Technician

    Actalent (Madison, WI)


    Research Technician

    Employment Type: Full-Time | Entry Level

    Join a dynamic team focused on drug discovery through in vitro screening and metabolic profiling. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about biology and chemistry, with a strong interest in laboratory research and data-driven analysis.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Conduct studies using biological samples such as plasma, blood, urine, and feces (human and animal origin).

    + Perform wet chemistry techniques including pipetting, cell counting, and centrifugation.

    + Maintain and culture cell lines in preparation for assay work.

    + Seed cells onto assay plates, harvest plates, and run extractions.

    + Operate analytical instrumentation such as LC-MS and Mass Spectrometry (training provided).

    + Support study workflows from sample preparation through data generation and trend analysis.

    + Follow aseptic techniques and maintain sterile lab environments.

    Preferred Skills:

    + Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology

    + Wet lab experience including pipetting and centrifugation

    + Familiarity with analytical tools like HPLC, LC-MS, plate readers

    + Experience with cell culture and sterile technique

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related life sciences

    + Minimum 1 year of undergraduate research experience (chemistry or biology-focused)

    + Prior exposure to analytical instrumentation or cell culture is a plus

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.34 - $28.34/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 Madison,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.