Lab Technologist

ACTalent; Burlington (NC); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Time Off / PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Actalent in Burlington, NC is seeking Laboratory Technicians to join its high-volume operations. The position welcomes recent Biology or Chemistry graduates and offers multiple shifts.

This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with testing technologies, documentation, and regulatory compliance. You will support specimen handling, testing, calibration, and data recording in a fully onsite laboratory environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required in Biology or Chemistry or related field.
• 1–3 years of lab/academic research or industry experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Responsabilidades

• Follow established lab procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing and reporting results.
• Perform routine lab testing and analysis per regulatory and quality standards.
• Complete proficiency testing and maintain accurate documentation.
• Adhere to QC procedures and document calibration and testing activities.
• Identify testing or instrumentation issues and escalate to leadership.
• Document corrective actions when performance standards are not met.
• Assist with departmental tasks and support additional laboratory functions as needed.
• Operate, adjust, maintain and clean lab equipment.
• Analyze and document test results, observations and data.
• Assist with specimen prep, microorganism cultivation, and lab procedures.
• Support operations while complying with quality and regulatory requirements.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Documentation

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Laboratory Technician (Biology/Chemistry Graduates Welcome)

Launch Your Scientific Career with a Leading Life Sciences Organization

Are you a recent Biology or Chemistry graduate looking to start your career in a professional laboratory environment? Our client, a leading organization within the life sciences and diagnostics industry, is seeking Laboratory Technicians to join its high-volume laboratory operations team. Multiple shifts are available.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career scientists to gain hands‑on laboratory experience, work with advanced testing technologies, and build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, or research.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, and result reporting.
• Perform routine laboratory testing and analysis in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Complete proficiency testing and maintain accurate documentation.
• Adhere to quality control procedures and document calibration, maintenance, and testing activities.
• Identify testing or instrumentation issues and elevate concerns to laboratory leadership when necessary.
• Document corrective actions when laboratory systems fall outside established performance standards.
• Assist with departmental assignments and support additional laboratory functions as needed.
• Operate, adjust, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment.
• Analyze and document test results, observations, and data.
• Assist with specimen preparation, microorganism cultivation, and laboratory analysis procedures.
• Support laboratory operations while maintaining compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• 1-3 years of laboratory, academic research, internship, or industry experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or research laboratory
• Familiarity with laboratory quality systems and regulatory standards

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Excellent entry point for recent science graduates
• Gain experience with industry‑leading laboratory technologies and processes
• Work alongside experienced laboratory professionals
• Opportunity to build valuable experience within the life sciences and healthcare sectors
• Multiple shift openings available

Shifts Available

2nd and 3rd shifts available!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burlington, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,NC.

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

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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.