Lab Technician

Actalent • Chaska, MN • 2h ago

Job Title: Entry Level Laboratory Technician - First Shift

Job Description

Join a dynamic team focused on creating calibration materials used in diagnostic medical equipment for hospitals and clinics. This role is pivotal in ensuring the precision and reliability of medical diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Apply analytical skills and scientific methods to perform daily tasks including pipetting and operating DXI800 and DXI19000 instruments.

Set-up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot reagent components and instruments.

Conduct testing on solutions, including measurements of pH, conductivity, and density, to ensure adherence to production and process specifications.

Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills

Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.

At least 3 months of laboratory experience, which can include academic experience.

Ability to articulate previous experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Proven ability to work independently, as verified by references.

Demonstrated initiative and ability to seek out answers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with pipetting.

Experience working in a GMP environment.

Work Environment

This position is available on the first shift, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The role is set in a regulated manufacturing and production environment, involving 70% lab work, such as making buffers and prepping materials, and 30% focused on non-conformances, CAPAs, scheduling, and inventory management. The main lab is chemistry-based, requiring adherence to SOPs for the creation of calibrators. The work involves both hands-on lab tasks and computer-based data analysis to ensure specifications are met. The work is highly independent, set in a large, collaborative laboratory space. The company is located on a scenic campus with walking trails and is conveniently accessible from central Chaska, providing a pleasant and engaging work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.58 - $25.58/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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