Onsite Lab Technician – First Shift, Production & R&D

Actalent; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support technical research and manufacturing programs by preparing and evaluating laboratory-scale samples, conducting product and process testing, and delivering accurate data to guide decisions. The role collaborates with research, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

The position is full-time and onsite in Ames, IA, with a focus on lab and production support activities.

Qualifications

• Experience performing laboratory testing in a research, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory/processing equipment.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills, including maintaining laboratory notebooks and logs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while adapting to changing project needs.
• Ability to work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions with manufacturing and research teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, accuracy, and timely execution.

Responsibilities

• Generate, process, and evaluate laboratory-scale samples to support customer projects, research initiatives, product development, and manufacturing programs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory and processing equipment used for production support, routine evaluations, and equipment scale-up activities.
• Conduct product, process, and research testing in a laboratory, manufacturing, or technical environment and accurately document all results.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, including equipment logs, laboratory notebooks, test documentation, and electronic files.
• Perform internet, literature, and other information searches to support technical problem-solving and project needs.
• Provide accurate, timely information and test data to support technical and operational decision-making.
• Manage multiple priorities and assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing project needs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, research, and other cross-functional personnel to support ongoing projects and resolve technical issues.
• Interact directly with internal customers as needed to clarify requirements, communicate findings, and support project objectives.
• Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, standard operating procedures, Responsible Care principles, and applicable site guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate consistent attention to safety, quality, accuracy, and timely execution in all laboratory and testing activities.

Skills

Lab testing

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety and quality

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support technical research and manufacturing programs by preparing and evaluating laboratory-scale samples, conducting product and process testing, and delivering accurate data to guide decisions. The role collaborates with research, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

The position is full-time and onsite in Ames, IA, with a focus on lab and production support activities.