QC Lab Technician - First Shift (Contract), Minneapolis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a QC Lab Technician to provide laboratory support, prepare buffers and reagents, and perform measurements using QC instrumentation. The role requires independent and collaborative work and offers a 6-month contract with potential for full-time conversion.

The candidate should have a science background, 3+ months pipetting experience (academic acceptable), and be willing to work overtime. The job is onsite on first shift with start times between 6 AM–9 AM.

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

Lab techniques

Quality control

Pipetting experience

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a QC Lab Technician to provide laboratory support, prepare buffers and reagents, and perform measurements using QC instrumentation. The role requires independent and collaborative work and offers a 6-month contract with potential for full-time conversion.

The candidate should have a science background, 3+ months pipetting experience (academic acceptable), and be willing to work overtime. The job is onsite on first shift with start times between 6 AM–9 AM.