Lab Technician / Assistant I

Actalent; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a contract laboratory equipment technician in Oro Valley, AZ to maintain diagnostic lab equipment and slide scanning systems, prepare materials, and support experiments. The role emphasizes safety, data documentation, and collaboration in a structured lab environment.

You will handle inventory, perform routine maintenance with hand tools, and coordinate with team to resolve issues while prioritizing critical tasks to meet deadlines in a fully onsite setting.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience in a technical, laboratory or equipment maintenance role.
• Experience with maintaining diagnostic or lab equipment.
• Hands-on use of hand tools for maintenance and repairs.
• High attention to detail with samples, equipment and records.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for data entry and tracking.
• Technical aptitude in maintaining diagnostic or lab equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills in customer-facing roles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of lab operations, quality standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain diagnostic laboratory equipment and slide scanning systems to ensure uptime.
• Prepare materials, reagents, and samples for testing.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality standards are followed.
• Assist with data collection, entry, and reporting.
• Organize lab materials and inventory to support workflow.
• Track supplies and manage storage areas.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance using hand tools.
• Collaborate with team to resolve technical issues and support projects.
• Prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

25+ years exp

Equipment maintenance

Diagnostic lab

Hand tools

Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Customer-facing

Project prioritization

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service diagnostic laboratory equipment and slide scanning systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

• Support laboratory experiments and research activities by preparing necessary materials, reagents, and samples for testing.

• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and quality standards in all activities and procedures.

• Assist with data collection, entry, and documentation to support accurate record-keeping and reporting.

• Prepare and organize lab materials and samples to facilitate efficient workflow and testing processes.

• Maintain lab inventory by tracking supplies, ordering replacements as needed, and organizing storage areas.

• Perform routine equipment maintenance using appropriate hand tools and follow established procedures.

• Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support ongoing projects.

• Handle multiple simultaneous projects and tasks while strategically prioritizing critical work to meet deadlines.

• Interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Essential Skills

• 25 years of experience in a technical, laboratory, or equipment maintenance role.

• Previous experience with equipment maintenance, particularly diagnostics or laboratory equipment.

• Experience using hand tools for routine maintenance and repairs.

• High attention to detail in handling samples, equipment, and documentation.

• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for data entry, tracking, and basic reporting.

• Technical aptitude, including previous experience maintaining or servicing diagnostic or lab equipment.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience in customer-facing roles such as retail, restaurant, banking, or other service fields.

• Strong capacity for handling simultaneous projects while strategically prioritizing critical tasks.

• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.

• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.

• Knowledge of industry best practices related to laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in research or diagnostic laboratories is preferred.

• Familiarity with diagnostic testing environments is beneficial.

• Comfort working with slide scanning systems and related laboratory technologies.

• Ability to work effectively within a structured, process-driven environment.

• Demonstrated reliability and accountability in previous roles.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position in a diagnostic laboratory setting, operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST. You work directly with diagnostic lab equipment, slide scanning systems, and standard laboratory tools and supplies. The role involves hands-on equipment maintenance, sample preparation, and data documentation in a safety-conscious environment that follows established laboratory protocols and quality standards. The workday is structured and consistent, with a focus on supporting experiments, maintaining equipment reliability, and ensuring accurate data handling in a collaborative, professional setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oro Valley, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oro Valley, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oro Valley,AZ.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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