Laboratory Analyst

ACTalent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Analyst to perform high-quality testing of products across multiple laboratory disciplines, including analytical testing, microbiology, stability, and materials testing. This role offers the opportunity to apply a core science or food science experience in a fast-paced environment focused on food and beverage products.

Successful candidates join a collaborative team that values potential, adaptability, and a strong sense of contributing to a larger purpose.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or food science.
• Laboratory experience gained through academic studies or immediately after graduation.
• Strong interest in beer and food/beverage products.
• Industry experience in a laboratory setting or relevant work during school (e.g., restaurant).
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with demonstrated teamwork or leadership skills.
• Adaptable and coachable attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow within different laboratory groups.
• Understanding of how individual contributions support larger organizational goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing of products across analytical, microbiology, stability, and materials testing groups, following established laboratory methods and standards.
• Conduct laboratory analyses using core science principles in biology, chemistry, or food science to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Support quality testing activities for a variety of products, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable test results.
• Adapt to fluctuating departmental needs by contributing to different project groups within the Technical Center as assigned.
• Participate in problem-solving activities in a fast-paced environment, addressing issues quickly to meet tight turnaround times.
• Collaborate closely with team members to complete testing workflows, share findings, and support overall laboratory goals.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple tests, tasks, and priorities within the daily workload.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and quality standards to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and leadership to provide updates on testing progress, issues, and results.
• Embrace the concept of contributing to a broader mission, understanding how individual work supports larger organizational objectives.

Skills

Bachelor degree in science

Laboratory experience

Food/beverage interest

Food industry exposure

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Adaptable/coachable

Understanding org goals

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or food science

Job description

Job Description

Actlaent is seeking an Analyst to perform high-quality testing of products across multiple laboratory disciplines, including analytical testing, microbiology, stability, and materials testing. This role offers the opportunity to apply a core science or food science experience in a fast-paced environment focused on food and beverage products. Successful candidates join a collaborative team that values potential, adaptability, and a strong sense of contributing to a larger purpose.

Job Title: Analyst

Actlaent is seeking an Analyst to perform high-quality testing of products across multiple laboratory disciplines, including analytical testing, microbiology, stability, and materials testing. This role offers the opportunity to apply a core science or food science experience in a fast-paced environment focused on food and beverage products. Successful candidates join a collaborative team that values potential, adaptability, and a strong sense of contributing to a larger purpose.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing of products across analytical, microbiology, stability, and materials testing groups, following established laboratory methods and standards.
• Conduct laboratory analyses using core science principles in biology, chemistry, or food science to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Support quality testing activities for a variety of products, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable test results.
• Adapt to fluctuating departmental needs by contributing to different project groups within the Technical Center as assigned.
• Participate in problem-solving activities in a fast-paced environment, addressing issues quickly to meet tight turnaround times.
• Collaborate closely with team members to complete testing workflows, share findings, and support overall laboratory goals.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple tests, tasks, and priorities within the daily workload.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and quality standards to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and leadership to provide updates on testing progress, issues, and results.
• Embrace the concept of contributing to a broader mission, understanding how individual work supports larger organizational objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in a core science discipline such as biology, chemistry, or in food science.
• Laboratory experience gained through academic studies or immediately after graduation.
• Strong interest in food and beverage products, with specific enthusiasm for beer.
• Industry experience in a laboratory setting or relevant work experience during school, such as restaurant or fast food roles.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with demonstrated teamwork or leadership skills.
• Adaptable and coachable attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow within different laboratory groups.
• Understanding of how individual contributions support larger organizational goals and outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

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.