Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Actalent is hiring a lab technician to join a dynamic life sciences research team. The company offers a world-class facility that meets unique technical, development, and regulatory needs. This role supports a life sciences research team focused on delivering fast, accurate answers for discovery, safety, and efficacy using advanced laboratory and inhalation technologies. As a lab technician in the inhalation department, you contribute to in vivo and in vitro inhalation studies, aerosol generation and characterization, and a variety of research and development activities in a true research setting with strong opportunities for long-term growth into different technical areas.

Schedule:

9x80 schedule – will work 9 days over 2 weeks (will alternate Mon-Fri, 8a-5pm and Mon-Thurs on 4x10s).

Responsibilities

• Assist with inhalation laboratory activities, including in vivo and in vitro inhalation studies.
• Support experiments involving aerosol generation and characterization, following established protocols.
• Perform standard and non-standard laboratory tasks under the supervision and guidance of more experienced staff.
• Conduct trials, tests, and experiments to support engineering, production, and research and development activities.
• Apply principles of chemistry, biology, physics, material science, mathematics, and engineering to help solve complex technical problems.
• Verify the accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of experimental designs and test data.
• Draft technical specifications and analyze technical data to support project documentation and reporting.
• Complete assigned project work within the provided schedule and budget, maintaining clear communication on progress.
• Operate laboratory and inhalation equipment and assist with calibrations and routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhere to all laboratory protocols and quality standards.
• Work with hazardous materials and chemicals safely and in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including a respirator when required, and follow safety guidelines at all times.

Essential Skills

• Laboratory experience in a scientific or engineering setting, including handling chemicals and operating basic lab equipment.
• Foundational knowledge of chemistry and chemical engineering principles applied in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to assist with aerosol generation and characterization experiments under supervision.
• Capability to perform trials, tests, and experiments following direction from more experienced staff.
• Skill in applying basic principles of biology, physics, material science, mathematics, and engineering to laboratory tasks.
• Attention to detail in verifying the accuracy and reasonableness of designs and test data.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Willingness and ability to wear a respirator when required and work safely with hazardous chemicals.
• Eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with applicable regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, or 1 year of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Degrees in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related disciplines are highly relevant.
• Experience drafting technical specifications and analyzing technical data is beneficial.
• Ability to manage assigned project tasks within schedule and budget constraints.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn and grow in a research-focused environment.
• Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with more experienced staff and cross-functional teams.
• Motivation to develop expertise in inhalation studies, aerosol science, and advanced laboratory techniques over time.

Work Environment

The role is based in a world-class research laboratory environment focused on life sciences and inhalation studies. You work with advanced equipment for in vivo and in vitro inhalation, aerosol generation, and characterization, and…