Quality Lab Technician

Actalent; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is looking for a Quality Lab Technician in Slaton, TX, to support a large cotton seed operation. You will perform lab tests and visual inspections, ensuring seed quality for customers across the U.S. and Mexico.

Starting Aug 24, 2026, this contract role offers a structured 7:00 AM–5:30 PM schedule with potential peak-season variations. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and related field education; experience in quality and seed testing is preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Natural Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field is a plus.
• Experience in quality inspection, lab work, or agriculture preferred.
• Experience with seed testing, farm work, or manufacturing QC.
• Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, or QC processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must provide Passport or Birth Certificate for onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual quality inspections on seed samples.
• Conduct lab testing (pH, moisture, protein assays, titrations).
• Complete germination testing (warm & cool).
• Analyze seed purity and perform accurate seed counts.
• Collect and organize product samples.

Skills

Quality inspection

Lab testing

Seed germination testing

Seed analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in Agriculture/Plant Science/Natural Science/Chemistry/Biology or related field

Job description

• Complete germination testing (warm & cool)

Quality Lab Technician ($17/hr) - Lubbock, TX

Overview

Join one of the largest cotton seed operations in the world as a Quality Lab Technician. In this role, you’ll help ensure high-quality seed production by performing lab tests and inspections that support farmers across the U.S. and Mexico.

Estimated Start Date: August 24, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual quality inspections on seed samples


• Conduct lab testing (pH, moisture, protein assays, titrations)


• Complete germination testing (warm & cool)


• Analyze seed purity and perform accurate seed counts


• Collect and organize product samples

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED


• Degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Natural Science, Chemistry, Biology or Science related field is a plus**


• Experience in quality inspection, lab work, or agriculture preferred


• Experience with seed testing, farm work, or manufacturing QC


• Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, or QC processes


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Must provide Passport or Birth Certificate for onboarding

Schedule & Environment

• Standard: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM


• Peak season (Nov–Jan): Day & night shifts available, up to 50 hrs/week


• Feb–May: Weekend availability may be required


• Fast-paced lab and production environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Slaton, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Slaton,TX.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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