Job Information
Actalent Lab Technician in Columbus, Nebraska
Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
As a lab technician, your main responsibilities will include maintaining ongoing records of all testing procedures and inputting this data into the computer daily. You will be responsible for maintaining the supplies used for testing procedures and notifying the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies. You will be required to compare equipment readouts with samples of standards to ensure accurate system operations. A neat and clean working area must be maintained at all times, including washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas. You will be expected to maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completing all safety certification requirements. This role also requires adherence to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA, and employer standards and guidelines.
Hard Skills
Moisture testing
Density testing
Viscosity testing
Basic chemistry
Prepare process and finished product samples
Perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures
Record results using computerized data systems
Daily process monitoring tests
Maintaining samples of tested product
Documenting results of all testing procedures
Prompt notification of operations of required adjustments
Data entry and reporting using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Light maintenance and calibration on all laboratory equipment
Soft Skills
Effective working relationship with fellow employees
Ability to adhere to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA, and employer standards and guidelines
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Columbus, Nebraska.
Work Environment
The position requires swing shifts, which rotate between 3 days on 2 days off, 2 days on 3 days off, and then rotate to nights with the same schedule. Training will be provided for 2-3 weeks at a pay rate of 22.93/hr, after which the rate will increase to 25.08/hr upon transitioning to the swing shifts schedule. Each shift is 12 hours long, from 7 am to 7 pm. This role requires being on your feet for the entire shift with a 30-minute lunch break, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.