Lab Technician

Actalent; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Lab Technician to perform daily chemistry-based testing, including pH, fat, protein, moisture, and other routine wet chemistry analyses in a fast-paced environment.

You will document data, maintain equipment, handle samples, and ensure quality and safety standards while coordinating with chemists, lab staff, and sample couriers.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily chemistry-based testing, including pH, fat, protein, moisture, and alcohol content analyses.
• Assist chemists and fellow lab technicians with various test methods and laboratory procedures.
• Accurately document daily laboratory data and complete all required forms, logs, and documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare laboratory equipment, workstations, and testing areas daily for safety and efficiency.
• Receive and process samples in the lab, including coordinating with front and back-of-house areas to ensure proper sample handling.

Job description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform daily chemistry-based testing, including food chemistry analyses such as pH, fat, protein, moisture, alcohol content, and other routine wet chemistry tests.
• Assist chemists and fellow lab technicians with various test methods and laboratory procedures as needed.
• Accurately document daily laboratory data and complete all required forms, logs, and documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare laboratory equipment, workstations, and testing areas on a daily basis to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Receive and process samples in the lab, including interacting with front and back-of-house areas to ensure proper sample handling and chain of custody.
• Follow established laboratory protocols, quality standards, and safety procedures for all testing and handling of samples.
• Learn and perform additional test methods and more advanced testing procedures after demonstrating proficiency in core responsibilities.
• Communicate professionally with sample couriers, lab technicians, supervisors, and managers on a daily basis to coordinate testing and workflow.
• Interact with clients primarily via email, and occasionally by phone, to support testing needs, clarify requests, and ensure excellent service.
• Maintain composure and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume testing environment, especially during peak sample periods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.