QC Lab Technician - Instrument Calibration & Testing

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

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.