Hands-On Quality Lab Technician

Actalent; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 96,421,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Marion, IN is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support analytical testing and production activities in a fast-paced quality control environment. The role involves preparing samples, reagents, and laboratory materials, following GMP and QC practices, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The position operates on a day shift (8 am–5 pm), with potential relocation to Marion facility; the environment is industrial with multiple lines and a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control, chemistry, and laboratory settings.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry, titration, and analytical chemistry.
• Understanding of GMP and QC practices.
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices and safe chemical handling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
• Assist with inventory management for chemicals, reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
• Participate in safety initiatives and proactively identify workplace hazards.
• Support the development and revision of laboratory procedures and work instructions.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and laboratory solutions according to established protocols.
• Receive, label, log, and organize incoming samples.
• Perform routine sample preparation activities, including weighing, dilution, filtration, digestion, and conditioning.
• Ensure proper chain-of-custody documentation and sample traceability.
• Record sample information accurately within laboratory databases and tracking systems.
• Assist laboratory staff with routine testing and analysis activities.
• Operate common laboratory equipment including balances, pH meters, ovens, furnaces, and general laboratory instrumentation.
• Document testing activities and communicate observations to laboratory personnel.
• Perform routine cleaning, calibration checks, and preventative maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on laboratory efficiency, quality, and accuracy.

Skills

Quality control

Chemistry

GMP awareness

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Actalent in Marion, IN is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support analytical testing and production activities in a fast-paced quality control environment. The role involves preparing samples, reagents, and laboratory materials, following GMP and QC practices, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The position operates on a day shift (8 am–5 pm), with potential relocation to Marion facility; the environment is industrial with multiple lines and a focus on accuracy and