Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Chaska, MN is seeking a laboratory technician to formulate, test, and package chemical and biological reagents for production in a highly regulated chemistry-focused environment.

The role combines hands-on lab work with data analysis, requiring a science background and at least 3 months of lab experience. It is a contract-to-hire position onsite with comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• At least 3 months of laboratory experience, which may include academic or school-based lab work.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, fill, test, and package a variety of chemical and biological reagent products in accordance with standard operating procedures and production specifications.
• Follow SOPs and other written and verbal instructions throughout the manufacturing process while maintaining compliance with FDA requirements.
• Independently execute daily work related to reagent formulation, filling, testing, and packaging with minimal supervision.
• Apply analytical skills and scientific methods to perform routine laboratory tasks and ensure product quality.
• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot reagent components and instruments to support accurate and reliable production processes.
• Conduct testing on solutions, including pH, conductivity, and density measurements, to verify adherence to production and process specifications.
• Perform raw material testing using techniques such as HPLC and ICP to confirm quality and suitability for use in production.
• Assure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory requirements throughout all manufacturing activities.
• Use pipetting and other standard laboratory techniques to prepare reagents and calibrators according to established protocols.
• Run functional testing on analytical tests and perform data analysis to ensure that product specifications and quality standards are consistently met.
• Maintain accurate records of testing, calibration, and production activities in accordance with laboratory and regulatory standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Job description

Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits | Biotechnology Company

Job Description

The laboratory technician plays a key role in the production of chemical and biological reagent products by formulating, filling, testing, and packaging materials according to established procedures and regulatory requirements. This role involves setting up, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting reagent components and instruments, as well as performing analytical testing on solutions to ensure they meet production and process specifications. The position is highly independent and combines hands‑on laboratory work with computer-based data analysis in a chemistry-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, fill, test, and package a variety of chemical and biological reagent products in accordance with standard operating procedures and production specifications.
• Follow SOPs and other written and verbal instructions throughout the manufacturing process while maintaining compliance with FDA requirements.
• Independently execute daily work related to reagent formulation, filling, testing, and packaging with minimal supervision.
• Apply analytical skills and scientific methods to perform routine laboratory tasks and ensure product quality.
• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot reagent components and instruments to support accurate and reliable production processes.
• Conduct testing on solutions, including pH, conductivity, and density measurements, to verify adherence to production and process specifications.
• Perform raw material testing using techniques such as HPLC and ICP to confirm quality and suitability for use in production.
• Assure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory requirements throughout all manufacturing activities.
• Use pipetting and other standard laboratory techniques to prepare reagents and calibrators according to established protocols.
• Run functional testing on analytical tests and perform data analysis to ensure that product specifications and quality standards are consistently met.
• Maintain accurate records of testing, calibration, and production activities in accordance with laboratory and regulatory standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• At least 3 months of laboratory experience, which may include academic or school-based lab work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.58 - $25.58/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&DD 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)
• Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

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.

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.

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.