• Laboratory Technician

    Actalent (Tampa, FL)


    Job Title: Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Technician to join our team. This role involves analyzing production and finished product samples to ensure quality and safety in a dynamic laboratory and manufacturing environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Analyze production and finished product samples to check for quality.

    + Record results and lab activities, including food safety and product quality.

    + Review data for accuracy and quality/food safety implications.

    + Communicate with other departments about lab activities, data, product quality, and food safety.

    + Perform lab testing, plating, and analysis of samples and finished products.

    + Test acids, flavors, and other physical components of the dairy cultures.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in quality control, chemistry, and laboratory techniques.

    + Strong knowledge of biology, quality assurance, and microbiology.

    + Experience in laboratory settings with attention to detail.

    + Skills in wet chemistry and analytical chemistry.

    + Data entry proficiency.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.

    Work Environment

    Join a small, family-owned business with over 30 employees. Enjoy good benefits and holiday parties. The work environment is deadline-driven, involving both laboratory and manufacturing settings, including coolers and varied temperatures. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 11 AM to 7:30 PM, with overtime and weekends as required.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 Tampa,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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.