Food Quality Sample Prep & Data Entry Technician

Actalent; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a temporary Sample Prep Technician in New Berlin, WI, to support quality operations in a food manufacturing setting. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and lasts about 2–3 months with potential extension or hire after the project.

Responsibilities include data entry, receiving and labeling samples, preparing samples per SOPs, and maintaining organized records. Onsite role with benefits and a structured, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with sample preparation and intake in a laboratory or quality-focused environment.
• Basic laboratory experience, including familiarity with routine lab practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistently and precisely.
• Strong organizational skills for filing paperwork and maintaining records.
• Capability to assist lab technicians with day-to-day laboratory tasks.
• Effective time management to handle multiple samples and tasks within a set schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely data entry to support quality and laboratory records.
• Receive incoming samples and verify documentation and labeling are complete and correct.
• Prepare samples for testing following SOPs and laboratory guidelines.
• Organize, file, and maintain paperwork and records related to sample intake and preparation.
• Assist lab technicians with routine tasks to ensure efficient workflow in the laboratory.
• Follow all SOPs and quality standards to maintain consistency and reliability of sample handling.
• Manage sample processing from intake through preparation, ensuring traceability and proper documentation.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area within the laboratory and production environment.
• Communicate clearly with quality and laboratory staff regarding sample status, issues, or discrepancies.
• Support overall quality initiatives by providing accurate data and properly prepared samples for analysis.

Skills

Data entry

Sample prep

Lab basics

SOP compliance

Documentation

Time management

Job description

Actalent is seeking a temporary Sample Prep Technician in New Berlin, WI, to support quality operations in a food manufacturing setting. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and lasts about 2–3 months with potential extension or hire after the project.

Responsibilities include data entry, receiving and labeling samples, preparing samples per SOPs, and maintaining organized records. Onsite role with benefits and a structured, safety-focused environment.