Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Laboratory Technician in Johnston, IA, to ensure timely and safe preparation of materials for sampling. You will assist with cleaning, handling, packaging, and storing seeds or samples while maintaining regulatory compliance and company standards.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a contract arrangement and onsite work in Johnston, IA. Candidates with 1 year of relevant experience are preferred and familiarity with laboratory practices is expected.

Qualifications

• Laboratory expertise required for proper handling and preparation of materials.
• Knowledge of chemistry and biology is essential for effective work in the lab.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for sampling on time and safely.
• Assist with cleaning, handling, packaging, and storing seeds or samples.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Operate proprietary equipment used in the lab.
• Identify and help implement process improvements.
• Maintain good laboratory practices at all times.
• Prioritize workloads and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks as required.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Laboratory expertise

Chemistry knowledge

Biology knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to ensure the timely and safe preparation of materials necessary for sampling. This role involves assisting with various tasks such as cleaning, handling, packaging, and storing seeds or samples, while maintaining compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all material necessary for sampling is prepared properly on time and in a safe manner.
• Assist with miscellaneous tasks such as cleaning, handling, packaging, and storing seeds or samples.
• Remain compliant with regulatory as well as company requirements.
• Operate proprietary equipment.
• Continually look for process improvement opportunities and help implement solutions.
• Take actions to ensure good laboratory practices are followed.
• Prioritize workload requirements and exercise good time management to ensure all work is completed on time.
• Perform physical repetitive tasks of the job.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Laboratory expertise
• Knowledge of chemistry and biology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Work Environment

The position follows a schedule of Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Johnston, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Johnston,IA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.