Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

As a Lab Technician, you will perform all in-house testing and enter results into the ERP system or send them to the designated personnel. You will monitor raw material and packaging component receipts, perform required tests, and release them in the ERP system. Additionally, you will prepare samples for testing at outside labs, prepare reagents, and maintain lab cleanliness and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all in-house testing and enter results in the ERP system.
• Monitor raw material and packaging component receipts and perform required tests.
• Release materials in the ERP system.
• Prepare samples for external lab testing.
• Prepare reagents and maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Calibrate and periodically check lab equipment.
• Monitor lab supply inventory and initiate orders.
• Review test results, notebooks, and lab worksheets promptly.
• Update spreadsheets and databases to track test results and quality.
• Communicate effectively with production and lab personnel about in-process quality results.
• Conduct regular lab inspections.
• Draft, review, and revise SOPs and worksheets.
• Train lab and production personnel on lab procedures.
• Communicate with outside labs, customers, and suppliers.
• Execute additional responsibilities and projects as required.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of Chemistry and Lab techniques.
• Experience with pH testing, GMP standards, and manual testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to perform under the lab environment conditions.
• Technical writing and quality assurance skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related fields.
• Preferred background in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry.
• SOP and documentation experience.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Candidates with a 2-year Science degree and Chemistry lab experience using HPLC and wet chemistry in a food lab will be considered.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a manufacturing facility, requiring comfort in a plant setting. The lab team consists of 9 members rotating between three labs. Work locations are on the SW side of Cedar Rapids. Safety glasses and potentially steel-toed shoes/boots are required. This is a GMP environment with specific dress code requirements including no contacts, jewelry above the waist, or nail polish. Training and normal hours are day shifts from 8-4 or 7-3, with training lasting 4-6 weeks. After training, there may be opportunities for a 4x10 schedule with a rotating day off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.