Job Title: North Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician is primarily responsible for performing various routine bacteriological, chemical, and analytical tests on ingredients, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include executing microbiological testing procedures, analytical testing and wet chemistry analysis (including pH, salts, viscosity, fats, moisture), stability testing, environmental monitoring, water testing, and sensory programs for finished products. Additional duties involve coordinating the storage, organization, and shipment of finished product samples, maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments, developing quality assurance testing methods, coordinating external lab testing programs, and supporting customer complaint investigations. The role also includes maintaining organization and cleanliness in the FSQ Lab area and managing sample retain inventory.

Hard SkillsMicro Testing (Rapid Analyzer ATP)Analytical TestingWet Chemistry AnalysisStability TestingWater TestingSensory Program ExecutionQuality Assurance TestingLaboratory Equipment MaintenanceEnvironmental MonitoringFSQ Documentation PracticesSoft SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsInventory ControlTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Germantown, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

Food Manufacturing Facility and Micro & Chemistry Lab. 90% of the day will be spent in the lab performing analysis. The team of 4 lab techs will test on average 1,200 samples per day across all shifts. A company uniform, including blue pants, shirt, and lab coat, will be provided.

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 for other accommodation options.