Night Shift Lab Technician

Job Title: Night Shift Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will play a critical role in preparing and processing samples for testing, performing analytical testing using various methods, and conducting daily monitoring tests throughout the plant. You will utilize nitrogen headspace techniques and lab-scale sample preparation, while maintaining retained samples to confirm test results as needed. Your role will involve documenting and reporting results accurately, notifying operations of any required adjustments, and managing data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Additionally, you will understand production processes and provide quality improvement recommendations to operators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare process and finished product samples for testing.
• Perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry methods.
• Conduct daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant.
• Utilize nitrogen headspace techniques and lab-scale sample preparation.
• Maintain retained samples to confirm test results when needed.
• Accurately document and report results, notifying operations of any required adjustments.
• Enter and manage data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Understand production processes and provide quality improvement recommendations to operators.
• Perform light maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment.
• Maintain ongoing testing records and ensure daily data entry.
• Monitor and maintain adequate testing supplies; notify supervisor when reordering is needed.
• Verify equipment accuracy by comparing readouts to standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and complete required safety certifications.
• Comply with FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA, and company standards.
• Work collaboratively and maintain effective relationships with team members.

Essential Skills

• 2 years toward a science-related degree.
• Prior laboratory or plant experience.
• Strong attendance history and demonstrated safety awareness.
• Experience with laboratory documentation and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years toward a science-related degree.
• Prior laboratory or plant experience.
• Strong attendance history and demonstrated safety awareness.
• Experience with laboratory documentation and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment.

Work Environment

This position operates within a lab and manufacturing environment, requiring adherence to safety protocols and company standards. The role involves working collaboratively with team members to ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winter Haven, FL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Winter Haven,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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 : $22 - $23