Job Description
Join our team as a Lab Technician, contributing to the biotechnology industry by supporting institutions, healthcare facilities, and testing labs globally. You will operate DNA and RNA synthesizers and other essential lab instruments, playing a crucial role in our GMP Formulations' high throughput team.
ResponsibilitiesOperate both automated and manual lab equipment, including liquid handlers.Troubleshoot and perform maintenance activities on lab equipment.Conduct manual pipetting tasks with precision.Utilize customer software packages to complete tasks and create final products.Apply stoichiometry to convert measurement units and create custom solutions.Quantify and sample DNA fragments for quality control tests.Assess quality control data meticulously.Maintain daily shipping deadlines for customer products.Adhere to safety regulations, Lab SOPs, and contamination controls.Essential SkillsProficiency in Biology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.Experience with laboratory techniques such as HPLC and PCR.Understanding of GMP standards.Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.Additional Skills & QualificationsAssociate's degree in a science-related field plus 2 years of applicable lab experience required.Bachelor's degree preferred.Reliability and consistent attendance.Work Environment
Work schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 9 PM to 7:30 AM. The position offers a base pay with additional shift differential. The work environment includes handling advanced lab technologies and adhering to strict safety and operational protocols.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.80 - $26.67/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 Coralville,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.
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.
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