Lab Assistant

Actalent; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

On-site facilities

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Entry Level Lab Assistant in Port Washington, NY. This contract, on-site role requires no prior experience and offers hands-on work with laboratory and processing technologies.

Key duties include maintaining equipment and records, preparing materials, performing calibrations, and supporting aseptic processing while adhering to quality standards. Eligible candidates will have a high school diploma or associate degree and demonstrate attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree required.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laboratory operations and keep equipment, workstations, and materials clean and inspection-ready.
• Clean and maintain glassware, instrumentation, and processing equipment.
• Prepare raw materials, reagents, solutions and samples per procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct weighing, dilution, and solution preparation with precision.
• Calibrate, verify, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Operate centrifuges, freeze dryers, dialysis systems and other specialized instruments.
• Support aseptic processing and adhere to contamination control.
• Complete batch records, logs, and inventory transactions accurately.
• Assist with material handling, inventory management, and SAP transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Documentation

Independent worker

Team player

Education

High school diploma or associate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Entry Level Lab Assistant ( No Experience Required)

Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily laboratory operations, ensuring equipment, workstations, and materials are maintained in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition.
• Clean, sanitize, inspect, and maintain laboratory glassware, instrumentation, and processing equipment.
• Prepare raw materials, reagents, solutions, and laboratory samples according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct weighing, dilution, compounding, and solution preparation activities with precision and accuracy.
• Perform routine equipment calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Operate laboratory and processing equipment, including centrifuges, freeze dryers, dialysis systems, and other specialized instrumentation.
• Support aseptic processing activities while adhering to contamination control and sterile handling procedures.
• Accurately complete batch records, laboratory documentation, equipment logs, maintenance records, and inventory transactions.
• Assist with material handling, inventory management, and SAP transactions to ensure accurate material tracking and accountability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, associate degree
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow directions!
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Join a respected organization known for employee development, training, and career advancement.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced laboratory and processing technologies.
• Work in a collaborative environment alongside experienced scientific and technical professionals.
• Participate in cross-training and professional development opportunities.
• Clear pathways for advancement into technician, manufacturing, quality, or laboratory operations roles.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:30 PM

Location: On-Site

Pay: $ $20

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of PORT WASHINGTON, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

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&DD 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)
• Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in PORT WASHINGTON,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

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.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.