Laboratory Assistant

Day Shift Laboratory Technician

Job Description

As a Quality Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all materials and products meet rigorous quality standards. This position requires a detail-oriented individual to conduct thorough inspections and maintain a culture of continuous improvement within the department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of incoming materials to ensure they meet defined standards and specifications.
• Verify that final products and packaging comply with predetermined quality benchmarks.
• Adhere to established operational protocols, procedural guidelines, and testing frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection outcomes and relevant data within designated tracking systems.
• Identify and address deviations from quality expectations through formal escalation procedures.
• Facilitate communication and sample/data exchange with external stakeholders when necessary.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools to implement lasting enhancements.
• Uphold organizational standards for cleanliness, order, and consistency across workspaces using a five-principle system.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, or related science discipline - nice to have
• GMP experience from food, cosmetics, chemical manufacturing, pharma, or medical device industries - nice to have
• Prior quality assurance/quality control exposure - nice to have

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. The role is primarily based at the Chaska facility, transitioning to the new Shakopee facility by the end of April. The position involves frequent standing and walking, with infrequent bending, pushing, pulling, and moderate computer work. The environment is indoors, with seasonally varying temperatures and potential exposure to fragrances. It may require lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Chaska,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.