Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Job Description

This entry-level lab technician role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a rapidly growing company. The position does not require a degree and involves a variety of tasks including documentation, inventory management, and participation in the batch release process. The technician will play a supporting role in the lab by setting up equipment, preparing media, organizing, and creating specification sheets for scientists.

Responsibilities

• Document and manage inventory with attention to detail.
• Participate in the batch release process for raw materials, inactive and active ingredients, and finished goods.
• Engage in 3rd party contract releases and handle customer sample releases, including communication with customers.
• Manage inventory of materials on hold or quarantine.
• Maintain all stability commitments, ensuring stabilities are sampled and stored appropriately.
• Pull stabilities at the beginning of each month for review.
• Sample and handle raw materials, inactive and active ingredients, and finished goods.
• Approve all containers and generate specification sheets for testing.
• Track annual testing and log information in the appropriate logbook.
• Coordinate with production on the schedule for sampling.
• Ensure document control, including record retention for seven years and archive management.
• Update and maintain master files, SOPs for production and laboratory, and approved vendor letters.
• Verify vendors and maintain an updated index log for master logs.

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail and high level of initiative.
• Experience in documentation and basic lab preparation.
• Proficiency in document control, lab preparation, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with GMP, QC, batch record, and labeling processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in lab work and experience in entry-level lab positions.
• Knowledge of microbiology and biology.
• Experience in inventory control.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a combination of desk work, lab activities, and warehouse operations. The lab team is a close-knit group, fostering a great work atmosphere. This position offers a foot in the door to a rapidly growing company.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.