Job Title: Manufacturing Lab Technician
Job Description
The Manufacturing Lab Technician supports the production, optimization, and quality verification of complex finished goods and specialty materials in a regulated laboratory manufacturing environment. This role follows established batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs), performs technical calculations, prepares formulations, and helps ensure product consistency and performance. The technician operates and troubleshoots analytical instrumentation, makes process adjustments to maintain specifications, and executes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturing activities. Experience with immunoassays, clinical analyzers, and scientific production workflows is highly valued in this position.
Responsibilities
Create, revise, and maintain controlled manufacturing and quality documentation in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory expectations.
Calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory and production instrumentation, including pH meters, spectrophotometers, dissolved oxygen meters, centrifuges, and clinical chemistry and immunochemistry analyzers.
Perform technical calculations and apply basic statistical methods to support process control and product optimization.
Handle human and animal serum, plasma, and other biological materials safely and in compliance with applicable guidelines.
Work in biological safety cabinets while using proper aseptic technique to protect product integrity and personal safety.
Execute analytical testing and manufacturing processes that support production, product optimization, and quality verification.
Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and internal SOPs at all times.
Maintain accurate batch records and related documentation in controlled systems to support traceability and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing, and QA/QC teams to meet production and quality goals.
Support troubleshooting activities, continuous improvement efforts, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance processes and product performance.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, including routine cleaning of work areas and equipment, and manage biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste according to established procedures.
Perform additional laboratory and manufacturing duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.
Essential Skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
Strong attention to detail and disciplined adherence to processes, procedures, and documentation requirements.
Ability to interpret technical and scientific documentation, including SOPs, protocols, batch records, and analytical reports.
Experience creating or contributing to SOPs, protocols, reports, and other controlled documents.
Hands-on experience with aseptic technique and working in biological safety cabinets.
Familiarity with cGMP and GLP principles and their application in daily laboratory and manufacturing activities.
Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting laboratory instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, dissolved oxygen meters, centrifuges, and clinical chemistry or immunochemistry analyzers.
Competence in performing basic technical calculations and applying simple statistical methods for process control.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for documentation, data analysis, and communication.
Ability to handle human and animal biological materials, including serum and plasma, following appropriate safety and handling procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, or a related scientific field preferred.
Associate degree in a relevant discipline with applicable industry experience will also be considered.
Relevant laboratory, manufacturing, or diagnostic production experience may substitute for a formal degree, depending on scope and depth of experience.
Experience working with immunoassays and IVD products in a production or development environment.
Experience in cleanroom operations and adherence to cleanroom protocols.
Knowledge of wet chemistry techniques, including titration and sample preparation.
Experience with pipetting and routine laboratory sample handling.
Exposure to HPLC, clinical analyzers, or related analytical technologies is a plus.
Experience with microbiology or biological testing methods is beneficial.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to document results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Work Environment
This role operates primarily in a cleanroom and regulated laboratory manufacturing environment that supports in vitro diagnostic production. Work involves frequent use of laboratory equipment such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, dissolved oxygen meters, centrifuges, and clinical chemistry and immunochemistry analyzers, as well as biological safety cabinets for aseptic activities. The position requires handling human and animal biological materials, including serum and plasma, and working with biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste in accordance with established safety procedures. Team members follow cGMP, GLP, and strict SOPs, with a strong emphasis on documentation accuracy, cleanliness, and process discipline. Appropriate cleanroom attire and personal protective equipment are required and provided in line with facility and safety standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Davie, Florida.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Davie,Florida.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.
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