Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a second-shift, production-oriented lab in Des Moines, IA. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP and GLP standards, quality systems, and accurate data reporting for customer testing commitments.

The candidate should have a science degree and laboratory experience, including familiarity with HPLC or similar analytical instrumentation, and strong organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with GMP and laboratory quality systems.
• Exposure to or experience with HPLC and analytical instrumentation is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-oriented lab environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet customer testing commitments.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all Quality System documents including the Quality Manual, SOPs, and analytical methods.
• Adhere to quality measures that meet or exceed ISO/IEC, cGMP, GLP, and internal requirements.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations related to analytical work and maintain a clean, safe lab.

Skills

GMP awareness

Quality systems

Fast-paced lab

Time-management

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Microbiology or related

High school diploma if no Bachelor's

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all relevant Quality System documents, including the Quality Manual, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and analytical methods.
• Adhere to quality measures that meet or exceed ISO/IEC, cGMP, GLP, and internal company requirements for all assigned duties.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental regulations related to analytical work and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core analytical method and perform at least one additional assigned method with minimal supervision.
• Operate all required basic laboratory equipment within the department safely and effectively.
• Set up batches of samples for preparation and accurately weigh samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments, including preparing samples for analysis, selecting appropriate analytical methods and techniques, and applying proper data reduction.
• Support quality control and quality assurance activities by following established protocols and documenting results clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality results in a fast-paced production lab setting.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma required if a bachelor's degree is not held, along with previous laboratory experience.
• Experience in quality control and quality assurance within a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and laboratory quality systems.
• Exposure to or experience with HPLC and other analytical instrumentation is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-oriented lab environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet customer testing commitments.

Work Environment

The position is on the second shift, working Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. The environment is fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on throughput, accuracy, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $20.30/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.

• 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 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

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): 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.