Lab Formulations Technician

Actalent; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA (Health Spending Account)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent seeks a T1 Formulations Technician in Chaska, MN to prepare calibration vials for diagnostic medical equipment. You will perform laboratory tasks, calibrations, analytical testing, and data review in a regulated manufacturing environment, supporting products that enable advanced biomedical testing.

The role requires an Associate or Bachelor’s in science and 3 months of lab experience, with SOPs, GMP/QSR familiarity, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• At least 3 months of laboratory experience.
• Ability to follow SOPs precisely.
• Ability to work independently with reliable references.
• Comfort in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calibration vials following procedures and specifications.
• Apply analytical skills and test daily lab tasks, including pipetting and running DXI800 and DXI19000 instruments.
• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot reagent components and instruments.
• Conduct testing on solutions (pH, conductivity, density) to verify specs.
• Follow and document FDA QSR and GMP compliance and SOPs.
• Perform laboratory work to make buffers and materials per SOPs for calibrator production.
• Run tests on prepared materials and review data to ensure specifications are met.
• Complete non-conformance investigations and CAPAs as required.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, and other production-related tasks.
• Work independently in the lab, maintaining daily workload and seeking solutions.

Skills

Pipetting experience

Analytical testing knowledge

Ability to work independently

Strong initiative

Regulated manufacturing experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

DXI800

DXI19000

Job description

T1 Formulations Technician

Job Description

The T1 Formulations Technician prepares calibration vials used in diagnostic medical equipment for hospitals and clinics, ensuring all materials meet strict quality and regulatory standards. This role combines hands‑on laboratory work with analytical testing and data review in a regulated manufacturing environment, supporting products that simplify, automate, and innovate complex biomedical testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vials of calibration material used in diagnostic medical equipment, following established procedures and specifications.

• Apply analytical skills and scientific methods to perform daily laboratory tasks, including pipetting and running DXI800 and DXI19000 instruments.

• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot reagent components and instruments to ensure accurate performance.

• Conduct testing on solutions, including pH, conductivity, and density measurements, to verify adherence to production and process specifications.

• Follow and document work according to FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs) throughout the formulation and reagent preparation processes.

• Perform laboratory work to make buffers and prepare materials in accordance with detailed SOPs for calibrator production.

• Run functional and analytical tests on prepared materials and reagents, and review data to ensure all specifications are met.

• Complete non-conformance investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) as required.

• Assist with scheduling, inventory activities, and other production‑related tasks to support continuous operations.

• Work independently in the laboratory, managing daily workload and seeking out information or solutions when questions arise.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all laboratory activities, tests, and results in compliance with internal and external requirements.

Essential Skills

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a science‑related field.

• At least 3 months of laboratory experience, which may include academic lab work.

• Demonstrated ability to follow and articulate experience with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Ability to work independently, supported by positive reference feedback.

• Strong initiative and willingness to seek out answers and solutions when faced with new or challenging tasks.

• Comfort working in a regulated manufacturing and production environment.

• Ability to perform basic analytical testing such as pH, conductivity, and density measurements.

• Capability to use laboratory instruments, including automated analyzers such as DXI800 and DXI19000, after training.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pipetting experience in a laboratory setting.

• Experience working under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) or similar regulatory frameworks.

• Experience with non-conformance investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Exposure to chemistry‑based laboratory environments and buffer preparation.

• Experience with data analysis and computer‑based review of test results.

Work Environment

This role is based in a regulated manufacturing and production environment focused on the development, manufacture, and marketing of products that support complex biomedical testing. One position is available on second shift, working Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The work is primarily laboratory-based, with approximately 70% of time spent making buffers and preparing materials and about 30% devoted to non‑conformances, CAPAs, scheduling, and inventory tasks. The main laboratory is large and chemistry-focused, with work centered on following SOPs for calibrator production, pipetting, performing functional and analytical testing, and conducting computer-based data analysis to confirm that specifications are met. The role involves direct labor laboratory work that is highly independent. The campus is located on Lake Hazeltine and features walking trails between buildings, convenient access to central Chaska shops and restaurants, and is approximately a 25‑minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. The organization hosts several employee appreciation events throughout the year, contributing to a supportive and engaging work culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.58 - $27.37/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.

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