• Lab Technician

    Actalent (New Orleans, LA)


    Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Food Testing

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Job Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves supporting chemists and performing a variety of analytical tests to ensure accurate and reliable results.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Prepare samples for analysis following established protocols

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

    + Perform extractions and operate centrifuges for sample processing

    + Support chemists with routine and specialized laboratory tasks

    + Maintain accurate records in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

    + Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

    Required Skills & Qualifications:

    + Experience in a production environment with strong attention to detail

    + Solid decision-making skills and ability to troubleshoot issues

    + Familiarity with LIMS and laboratory documentation practices

    + Knowledge of chemistry principles and sample preparation techniques

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    Top Skills:

    + Production Environment

    + Decision-Making Skills

    + LIMS

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative lab setting

    + Hands-on experience with advanced testing methods

    + Growth potential within a leading organization

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NEW ORLEANS, LA.

    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 Dec 15, 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.