Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician Job Description

The Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the integrity of our product throughout the manufacturing process and during release. This role involves utilizing standardized techniques and procedures to conduct and analyze tests on sensitive samples. As a crucial member of the Quality Team, the Lab Technician promotes a culture of quality and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify core values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourcefulness, Teamwork.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and HACCP requirements.
• Complete required laboratory training and follow established SOPs accurately.
• Record, interpret, and enter test results accurately in specified forms and LIMS software.
• Perform analytical and sensory tests on in-process and finished products promptly.
• Identify and report data inconsistencies to necessary personnel, including escalation when needed.
• Receive, handle, and store samples according to SOP.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform corrective actions while keeping records.
• Handle, organize, and store chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases safely as per Safety Data Sheet guidelines.
• Work independently and in teams across departments.
• Conduct verifications on testing standards, equipment, and instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Participate in proficiency and collaborative testing.
• Communicate effectively with other departments via various channels.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Perform routine tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
• Train colleagues and assume QC Specialist and Manager responsibilities when required.
• Maintain samples of tested products to confirm results as necessary.
• Manage inventory of testing supplies and notify manager for re-orders.
• Compare test results with standards to ensure products meet specifications.

Essential Skills

• Laboratory experience
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred analytical laboratory experience

Work Environment

The position operates on a 7 AM to 7 PM alternating schedule, with every other weekend off. The role requires adherence to environmental, health, and safety policies and objectives. The work environment emphasizes maintaining a professional and organized workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Chattanooga,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work,

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