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Chemistry Lab Assistant

Actalent
Coralville, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/13/2026

CHEMISTRY LAB ASSISTANT

Description

  • Routinely produce high quality, small scale chemical products that are used in DNA/RNA synthesis, including handling of regulated waste and actively participating in the Hazardous Spill Response Team
  • Utilize ERP system to create work orders, transfer material, and decrement material from inventory
  • Troubleshoot process issues with quality, delivery, or other identified KPIs
  • Day to day would include working with a team to produce reagent chemicals, media, and other supplies utilized by the lab

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associates degree preferred

High School Diploma and 1-2 years lab experience required

Will need to be able to repeatedly life 50lbs and exert 100lbs of force

Will need good technical skills and ability to use excel, SAP, and other computer based programs

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.00/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 Coralville,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $20 - $21

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