Lab Technician

Job Title:

Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to your responsibilities, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods. You will adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC, government regulatory (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements. You will ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

* Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core method and conduct at least one other assigned method with minimal supervision.

* Operate all required basic lab equipment within the department.

* Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.

* Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments.

* Prepare samples for analysis, use appropriate analysis methods and techniques, and apply appropriate data reduction.

Essential Skills

* Proficiency in Biology, Laboratory procedures, Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, and Pipetting.

* Experience with HPLC, quality control, GMP, and quality assurance.

* Knowledge of Microbiology.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field is strongly preferred.

* A High School Diploma and previous lab experience are required if a Bachelor's degree is not held.

Work Environment

The lab is a large facility with approximately seven labs, conducting nutritional testing for various clients across numerous industries. The work environment is fast-paced, as it is a production lab. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.