Entry-Level Laboratory Assistant

ACTalent; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Entry-Level Laboratory Assistant for a fully onsite role in Dayton, Ohio. The position supports a regulated cleanroom environment, performing swabbing and sampling to prevent contamination, with documentation responsibilities and GMP/GLP alignment.

The role operates on a 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM, Monday–Friday) and demands a science background. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and PTO options.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a scientific field such as Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental sampling activities in biosafety cabinets and cleanroom areas, following established protocols and aseptic techniques.
• Monitor biohazard risks associated with human and animal tissue materials and ensure that appropriate decontamination procedures are consistently followed.
• Collaborate closely with microbiology and operations teams to maintain and enhance environmental monitoring program standards.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental monitoring processes and procedures.
• Collect, document, and log environmental monitoring data accurately into the LIMS system in a timely manner.
• Apply GMP and, where applicable, GLP principles to all environmental monitoring activities.
• Follow sampling protocols for biologics, biomedical, medical device, or tissue manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with internal and external quality expectations.
• Contribute to a team-oriented work culture by communicating effectively, sharing information, and supporting colleagues.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead others in day-to-day environmental monitoring tasks when needed.
• Handle and process human and animal tissue-based products safely and in accordance with all applicable procedures and guidelines.

Education

Bachelor s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

We are hiring for an Entry-Level Laboratory Assistant here in the Dayton, Ohio area! This role will work in a heavily regulated, cleanroom laboratory that handles nerve and tissue samples that are used for regenerative medicine. This role will mainly focus on just performing sampling of the laboratory to ensure that it remains sterile and that no microbials are growing in the room unexpectedly. This will primarily include performing basic air sampling and swabbing of surfaces, and performing documentation.

This is a 3rd shift position that will be working roughly 11pm - 7:30am, Monday - Friday.

Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant, also known as Environmental Monitoring Technician, will support the highly regulated cleanroom by performing swabbing and sampling to ensure that it continues to avoid contamination and maintain necessary regulations. This role will involve collecting the samples and performing documentation, but will not involve actually testing the samples.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental sampling activities in biosafety cabinets and cleanroom areas, following established protocols and aseptic techniques.
• Monitor biohazard risks associated with human and animal tissue materials and ensure that appropriate decontamination procedures are consistently followed.
• Collaborate closely with microbiology and operations teams to maintain and enhance environmental monitoring program standards.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental monitoring processes and procedures.
• Collect, document, and log environmental monitoring data accurately into the LIMS system in a timely manner.
• Apply good manufacturing practice (GMP) and, where applicable, good laboratory practice (GLP) principles to all environmental monitoring activities.
• Follow sampling protocols for biologics, biomedical, medical device, or tissue manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with internal and external quality expectations.
• Contribute to a team-oriented work culture by communicating effectively, sharing information, and supporting colleagues.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead others in day-to-day environmental monitoring tasks when needed.
• Handle and process human and animal tissue-based products safely and in accordance with all applicable procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a scientific field such as Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,OH.

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.

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