Lab Technician

Great opportunity for recent life science graduates!! Hiring on both 2nd and 3rd shift. If interested, please apply directly or email your resume to *darwoodard@actalentservices.com*

Job DescriptionWe 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.

ResponsibilitiesNavigate 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 SkillsQuality assuranceQuality controlLab instrumentationManufacturing environment experienceChemistryLaboratory skillsBiologyGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)MicrobiologyQC (Quality Control)TitrationInspectionAnalytical chemistryData entryAdditional Skills & QualificationsBS in technical sciences required, OR A.S. with 1 year of relevant experience included1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/laboratory environment preferredAbility to document and review quality standardsPay and Benefits

The 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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elma,NY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 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.

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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.

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