QC Lab Technician

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a QC Lab Technician for contract work in a pharmaceutical-like lab environment. The role focuses on supporting QC testing, preparing buffers, calibrating instruments, and maintaining logs on a regular schedule.

Start times are early, with a consistent 8-hour shift and occasional overtime as needed. The initial 6‑month contract may transition to full time, depending on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and quality control processes.
• Strong attention to detail, verified by references.
• 3+ months of pipetting experience, which can include academic experience.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers and reagents used in QC testing.
• Submit pipettes for calibration.
• Perform cleaning tasks, including mopping walk‑in coolers and preparing cleaning solutions.
• Conduct measurements using laboratory equipment such as a pH meter, scale, and NanoDrop for concentration measurements.
• Perform dilutions, initiate instruments, acquire and save data, and change staining solutions.
• Maintain cleaning and temperature logs in the lab.
• Handle biohazard disposal.
• Conduct raw material checks.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Attention to detail

Pipetting experience

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

QC Lab Technician

Job Description This position is responsible for providing laboratory support, preparing solutions and buffers used in QC testing, and performing measurements utilizing QC instrumentation. Additional responsibilities include instrument operation and calibration, cleaning, inventory management, and general lab and administrative duties. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers and reagents used in QC testing.
• Submit pipettes for calibration.
• Perform cleaning tasks, including mopping walk‑in coolers and preparing cleaning solutions.
• Conduct measurements using laboratory equipment such as a pH meter, scale, and NanoDrop for concentration measurements.
• Perform dilutions, initiate instruments, acquire and save data, and change staining solutions.
• Maintain cleaning and temperature logs in the lab.
• Handle biohazard disposal.
• Conduct raw material checks.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and quality control processes.
• Strong attention to detail, verified by references.
• 3+ months of pipetting experience, which can include academic experience.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science is preferred but candidates with relevant coursework or lab experience will also be considered.

Work Environment The position operates in a lab environment, working Monday through Friday on the first shift. Employees can start between 6 AM and 9 AM, working an 8-hour shift with a 30-minute meal break. Once the start time is determined, it should remain consistent. There may be some overtime required. This role is initially a 6-month contract with the potential for transitioning into a full-time position.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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)

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

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. About Actalent

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