Lab Technician

Company: Actalent
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Lab Technician Job Description The Lab Technician will be responsible for understanding and following Quality System documents relevant to their responsibilities, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods. This role requires adherence to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed standards set by ISO/IEC, government regulatory bodies such as cGMP and GLP, as well as company requirements relevant to assigned duties. The technician must comply with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and help maintain a clean and safe work environment. Proficiency in at least one core method and the ability to conduct another assigned method with minimal supervision is expected, alongside operating all required basic lab equipment within the department. Responsibilities Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, such as Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods. Adhere to quality measures to meet or exceed standards set by ISO/IEC, government regulatory (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements. Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work. Maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core method and conduct another assigned method with no more than 25% supervision. Operate all required basic lab equipment within the department. Set up batches of samples for weighing and weigh samples. Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments. Prepare samples for analysis using appropriate methods and techniques and apply appropriate data reduction. Essential Skills Proficiency in Biology, Chemistry, and Laboratory techniques. Experience with Wet Chemistry and Pipetting. Knowledge of HPLC and Quality Control protocols. Understanding of GMP and Quality Assurance procedures. Experience in Microbiology. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related scientific field is strongly preferred. High School Diploma with previous lab experience if a Bachelor's degree is not held. Work Environment The lab technician will work in a large facility with roughly seven labs focused on nutritional testing for various industries. This is a fast-paced production lab environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $20.30/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 Des Moines,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 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.

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