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Actalent Lab Technician in Elma, New York
Lab Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Lab Technician to join our team. This role involves navigating a plant environment to obtain and test liquid samples, ensuring adherence to FDA and plant standards. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, keeping the lab clean, and calibrating equipment daily. This is a great opportunity for growth within the company after a one-year contract.
Responsibilities
Navigate plant environment to properly obtain liquid samples from silos using FDA and plant standards.
Test samples using lab equipment and instruments, including tests for pH, acidity, freezing point, viscosity, and solid/fat percentages.
Ensure samples remain within specification ranges.
Document all tests with dates and signatures, maintaining cleanliness to prevent contamination.
Refill lab supplies such as chemicals and pipets.
Follow FDA and plant standards at all times.
Calibrate equipment daily and handle various daily tasks.
Receive phone calls from the dairy and different parts of the plant.
Multitask throughout the day to ensure products and samples meet specifications.
Essential Skills
BS in technical sciences.
1+ years working in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to document and review quality standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in quality assurance and quality control.
Knowledge of lab instrumentation and analytical chemistry.
Familiarity with GMP, microbiology, titration, and inspection.
Strong data entry skills.
Work Environment
This position is onsite at our Elma facility. The available shifts are 2nd shift (2pm - 10:30pm) and 3rd shift (10pm - 6:30am). Candidates must be flexible with time based on production and staffing needs, potentially working 6-day work weeks and 12-hour shifts (6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.75 - $23.25/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 Elma,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.
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.
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