Lab Technician

at Actalent in Palos Hills, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Lab Technician where you will be responsible for performing sensory, physical, and chemical tests on finished products to ensure they meet established specifications. You will evaluate Bill of Material for completeness, record test data in the LIMS system, and report nonconformance with immediate corrective actions. Your role includes inspecting manufacturing and storage equipment, participating in external and internal testing programs, and supporting raw material testing and documentation. Additionally, you will inspect finished product packaging and ensure proper labeling and configurations before final approval.

Hard Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field)

+ Experience in a laboratory setting

+ Wet Chemistry

+ Proficient in using LIMS system

+ Experience with various testing techniques such as UV-Vis, HPLC, and Micro testing

Soft Skills

+ Ability to work independently

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Effective communication skills

+ Ability to follow GMPs and GLPs

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 4 Month(s).

Work Environment

This position is primarily second shift, Monday-Friday from 2:00pm to 10:30pm, with initial training on the first shift for approximately two months. The role involves exposure to chemicals and requires handling materials up to 50 lbs. Tasks vary, minimizing visual or mental fatigue. The environment includes exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and food allergens.

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.

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.