Lab Technician - 24/7 QC & Analytical Testing

ACTalent; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support a 24/7 production laboratory by performing routine and specialized testing on in-process, finished, and check samples to ensure products meet quality specs. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety, and collaboration with quality and production teams.

The position operates in a structured lab hierarchy with rotating shifts due to a 2-2-3 schedule, requiring meticulous sample handling, timely testing, and adherence to GMP and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Laboratory or quality background with hands-on testing experience.
• Experience in quality control/assurance in lab or production.
• Knowledge of chemistry and analytical techniques.
• Ability to perform titration and standard lab methods.
• Familiarity with GMP in lab/production.
• Experience handling hazardous materials and safety procedures.
• Proficiency with Excel for data entry and analysis.
• Ability to apply basic algebra in calculations.
• Strong attention to detail during tests and data recording.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab personnel to complete tests accurately and on time.
• Perform analyses and tests on in-process, finished, and check samples.
• Ensure proper collection, labeling, and storage of samples and retains.
• Release products meeting testing criteria and customer specs per SOPs.
• Adhere to safety rules and protocols in all tasks.
• Log shift status clearly in the shift log and maintain records.
• Calibrate scales and instruments to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Conduct instrument qualifications and lab housekeeping duties.
• Maintain organized sample retain lockers and traceability.
• Support manufacturing and quality objectives with production teams.

Skills

Lab quality background

QA practices

Chemistry knowledge

Titration methods

GMP familiarity

Hazardous materials handling

Excel data entry

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Team communication

Multi-tasking

Attendance reliability

Tools

Malvern particle analyzers

Titrators

Viscometers

Moisture testing equipment

HPLC (beneficial)

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support a 24/7 production laboratory by performing routine and specialized testing on in-process, finished, and check samples to ensure products meet quality specs. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety, and collaboration with quality and production teams.

The position operates in a structured lab hierarchy with rotating shifts due to a 2-2-3 schedule, requiring meticulous sample handling, timely testing, and adherence to GMP and SOPs.