Quality Lab Technician: Microbiology & GMP

Actalent; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off – PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Fond Du Lac, WI seeks a Quality Lab Technician to support the plant's quality function through analytical testing and data reporting. The role provides learning opportunities across microbiology, chemistry, and other tests with potential career growth within the nutrition business.

The position is contract to hire, onsite at Fond du Lac, with GMP/HACCP adherence, and a two-shift schedule (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.).

Qualifications

• Experience conducting laboratory tests and interpreting results in a quality-focused environment.
• Ability to perform laboratory computations and accurately report data.
• Familiarity with GMP and quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, biology, microbiology, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret lab results, GMP manuals, HACCP programs, and procedure manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret laboratory tests to support quality monitoring.
• Package and prepare samples for shipment to third-party labs.
• Respond to internal inquiries and provide clear technical information.
• Enter results into the computer system and perform calculations.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain testing accuracy and equipment reliability.

Skills

Laboratory tests

Data reporting

GMP knowledge

Quality control

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

1 year lab experience (food GMP)

Tools

MSDS interpretation

Job description

Actalent in Fond Du Lac, WI seeks a Quality Lab Technician to support the plant's quality function through analytical testing and data reporting. The role provides learning opportunities across microbiology, chemistry, and other tests with potential career growth within the nutrition business.

The position is contract to hire, onsite at Fond du Lac, with GMP/HACCP adherence, and a two-shift schedule (8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.).