Laboratory Technician

Lab TechnicianGreat entry level opportunity for recent life science graduates! If interested, please apply directly or email your resume to darwoodard@actalentservices.comJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our team.

This role involves navigating the plant environment to obtain liquid samples from silos, conducting various tests, and ensuring compliance with FDA and plant standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance and control within a manufacturing environment and possess strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Navigate the plant environment to properly obtain liquid samples from silos using FDA and plant standards, while maintaining awareness around machines and forklifts.

Test samples using lab equipment and instruments, performing tests such as pH, acidity, melting point, viscosity, and solid/fat percentages, ensuring samples remain within specified ranges.

Carefully document all procedures with dates and signatures, and keep the lab clean to prevent contamination. Ensure supplies are refilled, including chemicals and pipets.

Follow FDA and plant standards in both the lab and plant at all times. Calibrate equipment daily and perform various daily tasks, including receiving phone calls from the dairy and other parts of the plant.

Continuously multitask throughout the day to ensure products and samples proceed ahead and remain within specifications.

Essential Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Lab instrumentation

Manufacturing environment experience

Chemistry

Laboratory skills

Biology

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Microbiology

QC (Quality Control)

Titration

Inspection

Analytical chemistry

Data entry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS in technical sciences required, OR A.S. with 1 year of relevant experience included

1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/laboratory environment preferred

Ability to document and review quality standards

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.75 - $23.25 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Elma,NY.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024.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.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.