Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician – Quality Control (3rd Shift)

Job Description

Join a growing quality control laboratory where you'll play a key role in ensuring products meet quality and safety standards before release. This position offers hands-on laboratory testing, opportunities to work independently, and exposure to a variety of analytical techniques in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Collect samples from manufacturing and prepare them for analysis.
• Conduct laboratory testing including pH, wet chemistry, and other analytical methods.
• Accurately document and review results following GMP and SOP requirements.
• Communicate test results and quality concerns to production and quality teams.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related science field preferred.
• Laboratory experience through industry work, internships, research, or coursework.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities on an overnight shift.
• Experience in a GMP environment is a plus.

Why Apply?

• Modern laboratory environment with updated equipment.
• Opportunity to learn new instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• High visibility role with opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Stable, team-oriented culture with low turnover.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and product quality.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, GMP-regulated laboratory that supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role combines hands-on analytical testing with independent work and offers opportunities to expand your technical skills as the organization continues to grow.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTAGE, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.26 - $28.96/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in PORTAGE,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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 : $24 - $29