Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lab Technician

Job Description

The role of a lab technician is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of laboratory functions. The position involves maintaining laboratory and supply storage areas, as well as handling equipment, instruments, and supplies. The lab technician is expected to employ general lab methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation while adhering to quality assurance programs and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples from Sample Control for analysis.
• Perform sample preparation tasks including aliquoting samples, spiking and tracing samples, preparing reagents, bottling samples, and setting up concentrations, separation, sonication, and liquid racks.
• Resolve discrepancies and anomalies to ensure proper sample labeling.
• Prepare general lab paperwork including recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and lab logbooks.
• Wash lab glassware to prepare for the next day's samples and stock lab supplies.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory operations and sample preparation.
• Understanding of biology and chemistry principles.
• High school diploma is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An Associate's degree is advantageous.
• Consistent job tenure of at least one year.
• For new graduates, achievements in school such as extracurriculars, internships, research, or jobs are desirable.
• Success has been observed in individuals with a food service background.

Work Environment

The work environment is a microbiology food testing lab. The role operates Monday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with additional overtime as needed. The lab is open seven days a week and primarily serves food manufacturers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $17.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tucker,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Monday to Friday,

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