What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Lab Technician position at Actalent?
Actalent is Hiring a Team of QC Lab Technicians!
Job Description
The role involves focusing on analytical laboratory activities for specific testing involving HPLC, alongside participating in a variety of food quality control analytical and microbiological support activities. You will apply a comprehensive body of knowledge related to standard laboratory methods, practices, procedures, policies, regulations, and laboratory materials and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain HPLC units.
- Prep and run samples following established protocols, maintaining instruments, calibrating, and following maintenance regimens.
- Prepare eluent and required reagents with accuracy.
- Perform chemical and physical analyses on a variety of samples, including food products and intermediate samples.
- Conduct tests such as organoleptic evaluations, pH, acidity titrations, sodium, nitrate/nitrite analyses, Brix, moisture, specific gravity, and pulp content.
- Perform required calculations and maintain required spreadsheets.
- Perform microbiological analyses on a variety of products, following required aseptic techniques in media prep, sample collection, plating, and bacteria identification.
- Log samples and related pertinent information, ensuring appropriate documentation and record-keeping.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of laboratory tests and analyses.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
- Self-motivation.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Compliance with company regulations on personal protective equipment.
- Ability to handle samples and laboratory equipment.
- Ability to make mathematical computations.
- Record-keeping skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Organizational skills and ability to carry out assigned tasks or programs.
- Ability to adapt new technology and methods to enhance program effectiveness.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Manual skills: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Manual labor required for this position.
- Occasional exposure to odors, dusts/powders, and noise.
- Wearing of hairnet, facial hair covering (if applicable), hearing protection, mask, lab coat, and goggles is required.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a Quality Control Laboratory. The environment includes exposure to odors, dusts/powders, and noise. Personal protective equipment such as hairnets, facial hair coverings, masks, lab coats, and goggles are mandatory. The role requires standing for extended periods and involves manual labor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eustis, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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 Eustis,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.
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