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Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician will be responsible for understanding and following Quality System documents such as the Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods. The technician will adhere to quality measures that meet or exceed ISO/IEC, government regulatory (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements relevant to assigned duties. Additionally, the technician will comply with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and help maintain a clean and safe work environment. Proficiency in at least one core method and the ability to conduct another method with minimal supervision is required. The technician will operate basic lab equipment, prepare and weigh samples, and perform timely and accurate analysis using appropriate methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

+ Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities such as Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods.

+ Adhere to quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC, government regulatory (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements.

+ Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

+ Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core method and ability to conduct another assigned method with no more than 25% supervision.

+ Operate basic lab equipment within the department.

+ Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples accurately.

+ Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples, including preparation, using appropriate methods and techniques, and applying appropriate data reduction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or other related scientific fields preferred.

+ High School Diploma and previous lab experience required if no Bachelor's degree.

Work Environment

The position is based in a large facility with approximately seven labs, specializing in nutritional testing for various industries. The environment is fast-paced, reflecting the production lab setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $20.30/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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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.