Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

Join a leading company in agricultural processing and food ingredient provision as a Lab Technician. You will work within the quality team to perform essential laboratory analysis and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks required for refinery analysis. This role is vital in ensuring products meet high standards for food, animal feed, and industrial uses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests and analyze data for various purposes, including production, pollution control, and quality control.
• Test and analyze products such as feed, beverages, and industrial alcohol to ensure they meet plant specifications prior to release.
• Release vessels that meet specifications and report those that do not.
• Test and analyze production samples, such as fermenters and beerstills, and report any uncharacteristic results.
• Document test results and readings in logbooks and in the Total Lab Client (TLC) system.
• Complete certificates of analysis for product validation.
• Prepare chemical solutions for laboratory use.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and related field instruments.
• Adhere to all FDA, GMP, TTB, USP, EPA, OSHA, and company standards and guidelines.
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline is preferred.
• If lacking a Scientific Degree, 2-3 years of hands-on industry laboratory experience is required.
• At least 1 year of laboratory, quality, and GMP experience.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, with a desire for overtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science is a plus.
• Experience in the Food & Beverage industry is advantageous.

Work Environment

This position involves working on-site at a regulated environment. The lab is small, fast-paced, and consists of four lab technicians. Instrumentation includes NIR, pH meters, ovens, and other industry-specific equipment. Candidates must be flexible for shift and weekend work, averaging 45-50 hours weekly. The role involves working independently with occasional assistance from the lab manager.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beech Grove, IN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.75/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 Beech Grove,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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 - $22