Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician is responsible for testing incoming goods, in-process goods, and final products of specialty ingredients. You will work closely with production and maintain detailed documentation. The Lab Technician will troubleshoot equipment in the lab and operate titrators, GCs, LCs, pH meters, and atomic absorption machines. Additionally, you will perform basic laboratory test analyses, manage lab supplies, and maintain laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic laboratory tests and analyses.
• Manage inventory and prepare lab supplies.
• Verify, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Evaluate test methods.
• Perform quality control tests on raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples, as well as wastewater samples per SOPs and sample testing plans.
• Complete associated documentation.
• Perform verification, calibration, and preventive maintenance according to ISO schedules.
• Assist and participate in the EHSQ Management System (e.g., nonconformance, TVP, audits, inventory).

Essential Skills

• Experience with HPLC, lab testing, QC, and GC.
• Familiarity with IR and quality control practices.
• Knowledge of chemistry and laboratory procedures.
• Understanding of GMP and ISO 9001 standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years of laboratory experience within GMP, ISO 9001, or RC.
• Life Sciences Degree with no experience.

Work Environment

The training program will last two to three months. The first month will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the schedule for the subsequent months may follow the same hours depending on staffing levels. After training, you will likely move to a night shift role (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) with a rotating schedule: Week 1 (Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat) and Week 2 (Wed, Thurs). You will work in the lab with provided PPE, including a lab coat, safety goggles, steel-toed shoes, and high-visibility clothing. The QC team consists of 5 members, and during the night shift, you will work as the solo QC person with 7 operators.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00

• 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 Milton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 11, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $20 - $25