Sample Receiving Technician

Actalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transit benefits

EAP

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Sample Receiving Technician for its Madison, Wisconsin lab, offering an onsite Contract-to-Hire path. You will receive, inspect, and organize samples, verify data, and use a laboratory database to track items throughout the process.

The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and teamwork in a production-like environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least a year in manufacturing or similar settings, with strong attention to detail and the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, food service, or a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for most of the shift.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming samples and packages.
• Verify sample information and documentation for accuracy.
• Scan and track samples using a laboratory database.
• Sort and route samples to the appropriate departments.
• Label samples and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and communicate sample discrepancies.
• Follow established procedures while maintaining quality and productivity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Independent worker

Reliable

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laboratory database

Job description

Sample Receiving TechnicianStart Your Career in a Laboratory Environment

Join a leading food testing laboratory and help ensure samples are accurately received, tracked, and prepared for testing. This is a great opportunity for candidates with warehouse, production, logistics, food service, or manufacturing experience who are interested in moving into a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming samples and packages

• Verify sample information and documentation for accuracy

• Scan and track samples using a laboratory database

• Sort and route samples to the appropriate departments

• Label samples and maintain accurate records

• Identify and communicate sample discrepancies

• Follow established procedures while maintaining quality and productivity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, food service, or a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Basic computer and data entry skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for most of the shift

• Reliable and able to work independently

Why Join Us?

• Entry point into the laboratory industry

• Hands-on training provided

• Opportunities to grow into Sample Prep, Sample Entry, and Laboratory roles

• Team-oriented environment with career advancement opportunities

• Education reimbursement available for eligible employees

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.