• Quality Technician

    Actalent (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Title: Quality Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Senior Technician with expertise in technical data entry and laboratory operations. The role involves performing technical activities as directed by study protocols, ensuring thorough documentation throughout studies, and conducting data entry upon study completion. This position also requires managing equipment and supplies necessary for conducting studies, ensuring all maintenance and calibration procedures are performed and documented accurately.

     

    Wednesday to Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

    Responsibilities

    + Perform technical activities as directed by study protocols.

    + Ensure documentation is complete throughout studies.

    + Conduct data entry at the completion of studies.

    + Manage equipment and supplies necessary for conducting studies.

    + Perform maintenance and calibration procedures and document them in the database.

    + Process samples according to standard procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to read, understand, and execute study protocols and SOPs.

    + Work well in a team environment.

    + Detail-oriented with the ability to follow standard laboratory operating procedures.

    + Ability to work with minimal supervision on routine and non-routine tasks.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

    + Organized, analytical, and flexible to adjust to changing priorities.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Associate's degree with laboratory experience or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biology.

    + Experience in a lab environment.

    + Familiarity with equipment and documentation related to biological and chemical laboratory operations.

    + Experience following SOPs and performing data entry.

    + GLP experience/understanding is a plus.

    + Experience with information management systems such as Sharepoint and LIMS.

    Work Environment

    This position typically operates on a shift from Wednesday to Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The role requires adherence to health and safety guidelines, and the ability to adjust to various laboratory environments. The work environment is collaborative and encourages team participation.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Kansas City,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.