Food Lab Prep Specialist - Detail-Driven & Growing

Actalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Actalent in Madison, WI seeks a Prep Technician to support a fast-paced food laboratory. You will label containers, wash glassware, transport samples, and prepare samples for chemical testing under strict GLP standards.

This role emphasizes meticulous, repetitive tasks with growth into other lab roles. Onsite work with ~5 hours overtime weekly; comprehensive training in sample prep and documentation.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, with strong labeling, documentation, and sample tracking.
• Stand/walk most of the day with focus and accuracy.
• Able to lift 40-50 lbs and safely operate a 5 lb hammer.
• Experience applying GLP regulations and thorough recordkeeping.
• Reliable, independent worker comfortable with repetitive tasks.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; school or work experience.
• Experience in lab prep, sample prep, solution prep, and sample management.
• Background in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process samples for testing, reducing them to powder or liquid form.
• Ground samples using liquid nitrogen and a 5 lb hammer per procedures.
• Label containers and samples with accurate identification for traceability.
• Store and track samples; maintain inventory organization.
• Transport samples to designated lab locations following workflows.
• Wash glassware and vessels; rotate duties across prep areas as needed.
• Enter data and upload sample images to files periodically.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with GLP regulations.
• Follow all SOPs and safety guidelines when handling samples and equipment.
• Work independently on repetitive tasks with high attention to detail.
• Rotate into other prep and specialty roles as workload requires.
• Support production-like testing timelines for client requirements.
• Overtime averaging ~5 hours per week based on workload.
• Collaborate with team across prep and lab areas.

Skills

Detail orientation

Standing/walking

Lift 40-50 lbs

GLP documentation

Independent/reliable

MS Word & Excel

Sample prep experience

Biology/Chemistry background

Education

Associates degree in Biotechnology + 2 years lab experience

HS diploma + 34+ years work history

Tools

Liquid nitrogen

Hammer

Glassware washing equipment

Job description

Actalent in Madison, WI seeks a Prep Technician to support a fast-paced food laboratory. You will label containers, wash glassware, transport samples, and prepare samples for chemical testing under strict GLP standards.

This role emphasizes meticulous, repetitive tasks with growth into other lab roles. Onsite work with ~5 hours overtime weekly; comprehensive training in sample prep and documentation.