Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance (voluntary)

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Lab Technician in Seattle to support cell culture-related activities, media and buffer preparation, and general lab operations. You will help maintain equipment, manage inventories, and assist scientists with experiments in a hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cross-group collaboration in a GMP/biologics-like setting. This is a contract position based onsite.

Qualifications

• Foundational chemistry knowledge including pH, osmolarity, and solution calculations.
• Attention to detail with accurate observations and documentation.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining scientific or lab equipment.
• Familiarity with preparing cell culture media and buffers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and buffers to support cell culture experiments under supervision.
• Support troubleshooting deviations in media preparations.
• Assist scientists with investigations related to media and buffer performance.
• Regularly inventory laboratory supplies and support chemical inventory management.
• Assist in ordering laboratory supplies to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Support initiatives to increase lab productivity and efficiency.
• Regularly clean and maintain the laboratory and equipment.
• Assist other groups with solution preparation and maintenance as time allows.
• Autoclave solutions and cell culture assemblies as needed for sterile operations.
• Perform other related laboratory tasks as assigned.

Skills

Foundational chemistry knowledge

Attention to detail

Lab equipment maintenance

Cell culture media & buffers prep

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

Associate degree or higher in chemistry/biology

Tools

Autoclave operation

Laboratory inventory management

Job description

Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

The Lab Technician supports day-to-day laboratory operations by preparing media and buffers, maintaining equipment, and assisting scientists with cell culturerelated activities. This role helps ensure experiments run smoothly, inventories remain accurate, and the lab operates efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and buffers to support cell culture experiments and other laboratory activities under the supervision of a Lab Manager.

• Support troubleshooting efforts to identify and correct deviations in media preparations.

• Assist scientists with investigations related to media and buffer performance.

• Regularly inventory laboratory supplies and support chemical inventory management.

• Assist in ordering laboratory supplies to ensure adequate stock levels.

• Support initiatives to increase laboratory productivity and operational efficiency.

• Regularly clean and maintain the laboratory and laboratory equipment.

• Support other groups with solution preparation and laboratory maintenance activities as time allows.

• Autoclave solutions and cell culture assemblies as needed to support sterile operations.

• Perform other related laboratory tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Foundational chemistry knowledge, including understanding of pH, osmolarity, and calculations for creating chemical solutions.

• Attention to detail, including accurate scientific observations and documentation.

• Experience cleaning and maintaining scientific or laboratory equipment.

• Familiarity with preparing cell culture media and buffers.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a laboratory environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree with two years of relevant laboratory experience, or an entry-level Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field.

• Experience with improving laboratory efficiency, such as exposure to or training in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Understanding of basic laboratory safety practices and procedures.

• Experience working in environments that follow GMP or biologics manufacturing practices is beneficial.

Work Environment

The Lab Technician works in a hands-on laboratory environment focused on cell culture, media and buffer preparation, and general lab support. The role involves frequent use of standard laboratory equipment, including autoclaves and various instruments that require regular cleaning and maintenance. Work typically takes place in a structured lab setting that emphasizes safety, organization, and efficiency, with collaborative interaction across different scientific groups and a strong focus on maintaining accurate inventories and smooth daily operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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)

• 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 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

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.

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