Lab Technician
Actalent
Posted Monday, March 30, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005925663
Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding and following Quality System documents relevant to their duties, such as Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods. The role requires adherence to quality measures to meet or exceed standards set by ISO/IEC, government regulations (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements. Additionally, the Lab Technician will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core method and ability to conduct at least one other assigned method with no more than 25% supervision.
- Operate all required basic lab equipment within the department.
- Set up batches of samples to weigh and accurately weigh samples.
- Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments, including preparing samples for analysis, using appropriate methods and techniques, and applying data reduction.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field is strongly preferred.
- High School Diploma and previous lab experience required if no Bachelor's degree is held.
Work Environment
The work environment consists of a large facility with roughly seven labs dedicated to nutritional testing for various clients in numerous industries. It is a production lab, meaning it is very fast-paced.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.30 - $21.70/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 Des Moines,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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.
Contact Information
Email: mdemarco@actalentservices.com
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