Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

Monitors product and production activities including plant sanitation and good manufacturing practices to ensure that the product quality and plant sanitation conform to the company standards, and take appropriate action to correct if needed. Conducts QC analyses, lab testing, and recordkeeping. Collects samples and prepares media for analysis, including coliform plate counts, standard plate counts, butterfat, DMC count, bacterial and animal drug residue screening.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product and production activities to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Conduct QC analyses, lab testing, and maintain accurate records.
• Collect samples and prepare media for analysis.
• Perform analyses including coliform plate counts, standard plate counts, butterfat, DMC count, bacterial and animal drug residue screening.
• Take appropriate action to correct any non-conformities in product quality or plant sanitation.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge in chemistry, microbiology, and biology.
• Experience with quality control and assurance practices.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to conduct wet chemistry and use High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• HACCP experience is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree in the sciences or 1 year of food science, food quality, or microbiology experience.
• 1 year of microbiology experience (in school experience is acceptable).
• Ability to read a slide and identify organisms, including testing for E.coli.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility and laboratory. Uniforms will be provided.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50

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 CEDARBURG,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.

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