Lab Technician

As a Lab Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting laboratory operations by preparing analytical reagents, operating equipment, and maintaining glassware stock. You will perform routine chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical materials, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical reagents and solutions as directed by analytical test methods.
• Operate automated glass washing equipment and maintain glassware stock in laboratories.
• Dispose of laboratory waste in accordance with SOP and regulatory requirements.
• Order and maintain inventory of reagent chemicals used in the laboratory.
• Conduct routine chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products, and stability samples by internally developed and compendial test methods.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Clearly and accurately communicate the results of work by creating documentation of the testing/analysis and obtained results.
• Record and report results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
• Maintain and organize work area, instrumentation, and testing materials.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.

• Proficiency in chemistry.
• Experience performing chemical or physical tests with chromatographic, spectroscopic, or other analytical techniques.
• Understanding of safe work practices and knowledge of chemical hazards.
• Ability to read and follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• Good problem solving skills and a logical approach to solving problems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Outlook for email.

• Experience in sampling of raw materials, excipients, and drug products.

The position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination to move about office locations. You should be capable of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching periodically for prolonged periods. The job involves handling light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds, using arm, hand, and finger dexterity, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, and operate equipment. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, and organic respirator are occasionally required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $19 - $21