O3 Lab Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off / PTO

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Reagent Pack Operator for a chemistry-focused laboratory in Chaska, MN. The role involves formulating, filling, testing, and packaging chemical and biological reagents, with setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of related instruments.

You will perform pH, conductivity, and density tests to ensure strict production specifications. The position is contract-to-hire and onsite, requiring adherence to SOPs and FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• At least 3 months of laboratory experience, including academic or school-based lab work.
• Ability to follow SOPs and adhere to written and verbal instructions in a regulated environment.
• Ability to perform basic analytical measurements such as pH, conductivity, and density testing.
• Experience with pipetting and routine chemistry-based laboratory techniques.
• Capability to set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and reagent components.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in both laboratory work and data recording.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and specifications throughout manufacturing while complying with FDA requirements.
• Independently perform formulation, filling, testing, and packaging of chemical and biological reagents.
• Apply analytical methods to perform daily lab tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot reagent components and laboratory instruments.
• Test solutions for pH, conductivity, and density to ensure production and process specs.
• Ensure compliance with FDA QSR, GMP, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Produce calibrators with SOP-driven processes and verify specifications through testing.
• Perform pipetting and other hands-on lab techniques as part of direct lab work.
• Run functional tests and analyze data to verify product quality.
• Work independently while collaborating with team to meet production goals.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Pipetting

Analytical measurements

Independent work

Attention to detail

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Tools

pH meters

Calibration tools

Lab instruments

Conductivity testing

Job description

Job Description
The Reagent Pack Operator plays a key role in a chemistry-focused laboratory environment, formulating, filling, testing, and packaging a variety of chemical and biological reagent products. This position involves setting up, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting reagent components and instruments, as well as performing solution testing such as pH, conductivity, and density to ensure all products meet strict production and process specifications. You work independently while following standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements to support high-quality reagent manufacturing.

Job Title: Reagent Pack Operator

Job Description
The Reagent Pack Operator plays a key role in a chemistry-focused laboratory environment, formulating, filling, testing, and packaging a variety of chemical and biological reagent products. This position involves setting up, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting reagent components and instruments, as well as performing solution testing such as pH, conductivity, and density to ensure all products meet strict production and process specifications. You work independently while following standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements to support high-quality reagent manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other written and verbal specifications throughout the manufacturing process while maintaining compliance with FDA requirements.
• Independently execute work related to formulating, filling, testing, and packaging chemical and biological reagent products.
• Apply analytical skills and scientific methods to perform daily laboratory tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Perform set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of reagent components and laboratory instruments.
• Conduct testing on solutions, including measurements of pH, conductivity, and density, to ensure adherence to production and process specifications.
• Assure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory standards in all work performed.
• Follow SOPs for the process of making calibrators and ensure all specifications are met through appropriate functional and analytical testing.
• Perform pipetting and other hands-on laboratory techniques as part of direct labor lab work.
• Run functional testing on analytical tests and perform computer-based work and data analysis to verify product quality.
• Work in a highly independent manner while collaborating with the team as needed to support overall production goals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in a science-related field.
• At least 3 months of laboratory experience, which may include academic or school-based lab work.
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs and adhere to written and verbal instructions in a regulated environment.
• Ability to perform basic analytical measurements such as pH, conductivity, and density testing.
• Experience with pipetting and routine chemistry-based laboratory techniques.
• Capability to set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and reagent components.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in both laboratory work and data recording.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Comfort working in a chemistry-focused laboratory following SOP-driven processes.
• Experience with functional testing on analytical assays and data analysis to confirm product specifications.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills applied to scientific tasks.
• Ability to clearly articulate previous experience following SOPs and working in a structured process environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, chemistry-focused main laboratory that emphasizes direct, hands-on lab work following SOPs for the process of making calibrators. You will perform pipetting, functional testing on analytical tests, and computer-based work for data analysis to ensure all specifications are met. The work is highly independent, with a strong focus on individual responsibility and quality. The position is on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, with a flexible start time between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m for an eight-hour working shift, and you must be able to be on-site prior to an 8:30 a.m. team meeting. The campus is located on Lake Hazeltine with walking trails between buildings and convenient access to shops and restaurants in central Chaska, approximately a 25-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. The organization hosts several employee appreciation events throughout the year, contributing to a supportive and engaging work culture.

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&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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

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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