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Lab Technician

Actalent
Muscatine, IA Other
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026

Lab Technician

Job Summary:

This role involves performing routine lab tests to support quality control, process development, and waste management. You'll work with a variety of physical and chemical testing methods using advanced lab equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Test different types of samples using tools like pH meters, spectrophotometers, chromatographs (IC, GC, HPLC), and more.
  • Conduct microbiological tests, including spore counts and contamination checks.
  • Use lab software systems like to manage data and find test methods or standards.
  • Record and report results accurately, following internal and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 18001).
  • Calibrate instruments daily and follow safety and cleanliness protocols.
  • Handle lab maintenance tasks like preparing solutions, cleaning glassware, and managing waste.
  • Train others on waste handling procedures.
  • Review lab data and reports, and communicate findings or issues with the team.
  • Troubleshoot equipment problems and help others when needed.
  • Manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize work to keep the lab running smoothly.

Skills Needed:

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Experience with lab instruments and software is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High School diploma required as well 4-6 years of lab experience

OR

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or other life sciences

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $23.00/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 Muscatine,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $15 - $23

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