R&D Lab Technician

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Job Title: R&D Lab TechnicianJob Description

The R&D Lab Technician will support the BioProcess Collaboration Center by assisting in experiment execution and general lab upkeep, facilitating efficient lab operations. This role is crucial in accelerating process and product development, enabling new innovations in both upstream and downstream processing to reach the market faster.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chromatography and cell culture experiment execution (20%)
• Maintain all lab equipment, coordinate with facilities, engineering, and outside vendors for preventive maintenance, new equipment commissioning, vendor appointments, and equipment calibration (10%)
• Maintain an accurate lab inventory of chemicals, reagents, assay kits, and consumables, coordinating with the local procurement group (25%)
• Champion lab organization and lead 5S initiatives for lab workspaces (5%)
• Perform routine lab tasks such as glassware cleaning, stocking supplies, and freezer maintenance (15%)
• Coordinate shipping and receipt of materials with the receiving department (5%)
• Collaborate with Finance to track expenses, ensure invoice payments, and assist in annual budget planning (5%)
• Work with facilities and safety for chemical waste management and tracking site safety metrics (5%)
• Prepare chromatography and formulation buffers, and cell culture medium as requested (10%)
• Maintain weighing balances, pH meters, and DI water systems as needed
  
  

Essential Skills

• Basic Lab Techniques (weighing, measuring pH, etc.)
• Organization skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Solid MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
• Ability to adhere to standard procedures and protocols
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a changing environment
• Ability to write and document tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of functional groups
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with SAP, SmartSheet, MS Project preferred
• Aseptic technique experience preferred
• Prior lab experience preferred
  
  

Work Environment

Join a team of five located in the QC Building, equipped with a full laboratory and stock room. The work environment is laid back with a Monday to Friday schedule and no overtime. This role operates under GLP principles, offering a less stressful environment compared to GMP laboratories.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Saint Louis,MO.

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.

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