Lab Technician II

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent, a global engineering and sciences services provider, is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support high-volume wet lab testing in a fast-paced environment in San Diego, CA. You will perform routine testing, prepare buffers, operate lab equipment, and document results in strict accordance with SOPs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and compliance, with collaboration across Quality, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support product quality, validation, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on wet lab testing experience in a professional lab.
• Experience preparing buffer solutions and controlled testing environments.
• Proficient with lab equipment, glassware, and measurement devices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and quality standards.
• Ability to perform repetitive tests with accuracy.
• Excellent documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Experience with SOPs and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet lab testing including drift and linearity analyses.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and testing materials per SOPs.
• Set up and maintain controlled testing environments.
• Document results accurately and maintain records.
• Inspect samples, perform imaging and evaluations.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and workspace readiness.
• Support data entry, traceability, and SOP compliance.
• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Wet lab testing

Buffer solution prep

Laboratory equipment handling

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Glassware & measuring devices

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Laboratory Technician (Wet Lab Testing)Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support high-volume testing operations in a fast-paced laboratory environment. In this role, you will perform routine wet lab testing, prepare buffer solutions, operate laboratory equipment, and execute standardized testing procedures while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established protocols.

This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in structured, process-driven environments and enjoy hands-on laboratory work supporting product quality, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform wet lab testing, including drift, linearity, and other analytical testing procedures.

• Prepare buffer solutions, reagents, and testing materials according to established protocols.

• Set up and maintain controlled laboratory testing environments.

• Execute detailed testing procedures and accurately document results.

• Conduct visual inspection, imaging, and evaluation of test samples and components.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and work areas to ensure operational readiness.

• Support data entry, recordkeeping, and sample traceability activities.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory safety requirements at all times.

• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support testing activities.

• Contribute to a quality-focused culture through accurate, repeatable, and reliable test execution.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment performing wet lab testing.

• Experience preparing buffer solutions and working in controlled testing environments.

• Proficiency using laboratory equipment, glassware, measuring devices, and standard testing tools.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures with precision.

• Understanding of laboratory safety practices and quality standards.

• Ability to perform repetitive testing tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing drift, linearity, validation, or qualification testing.

• Previous experience in a high-volume or production-style laboratory environment.

• Experience with visual inspection, imaging systems, or sample evaluation.

• Exposure to regulated environments such as GMP, GLP, ISO, or FDA-regulated settings.

• Experience handling structured data entry and maintaining test records.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field preferred.

Work Environment

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

• Fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment with approximately 100 testing procedures.

• Collaborative team environment consisting of approximately 29 laboratory professionals.

• Frequent interaction with cross-functional teams including Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Engineering.

• Quality-driven culture focused on accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Why Join the team?

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge laboratory supporting critical testing operations.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Exposure to cross-functional projects and regulated laboratory processes.

• Strong opportunity to develop laboratory, quality, and validation testing experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

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.

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