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Job overview
Actalent is hiring a Lab Technician. The Lab Technician role is a contract‑to‑hire position based in Clinton, IA. It involves performing HPLC and other analytical tests, preparing and labeling samples, maintaining equipment, ensuring GMP compliance, and accurately recording data. No prior experience is required, though an associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry and GMP experience are preferred.
Key focus areas include Perform HPLC testing on process and finished product samples in accordance with established procedures and quality standards, Prepare, organize, and label process and finished product samples for analytical testing, and Conduct analytical tests including pH testing, titrations, moisture testing, and other laboratory analyses as required.
Preferred (not required): HPLC Testing, pH Testing, Titrations, and Moisture Testing.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Lab Technician
No Experience Needed!
Responsibilities
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Perform HPLC testing on process and finished product samples in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
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Prepare, organize, and label process and finished product samples for analytical testing.
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Conduct analytical tests including pH testing, titrations, moisture testing, and other laboratory analyses as required.
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Record test results accurately into software programs and laboratory systems, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
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Organize and prepare samples to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of testing.
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Clean testing equipment and maintain a clean, orderly laboratory area to support safe and reliable operations.
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Perform light maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
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Organize, clean, and schedule orders for laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials as needed.
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Continually compare equipment readouts with standards and control samples to verify that systems are operating accurately.
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality control procedures to ensure compliance with quality assurance and quality standards.
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Multi-task and run multiple tests or instruments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
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Collaborate with team members and communicate test findings, issues, or anomalies in a timely and professional manner.
Preferred Qualifications
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Associates of Science or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related scientific field preferred.
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Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CLINTON, IA.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in CLINTON,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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