Lab Technician

Job Title:

Overnight Lab Technician

Responsibilities

+ Understand and follow all relevant Quality System documents, including the Quality Manual, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and analytical methods.

+ Adhere to quality measures that meet or exceed ISO/IEC standards, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and internal quality requirements related to assigned duties.

+ Comply with all health, safety, and environmental regulations associated with analytical work, and actively contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.

+ Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core analytical method and perform at least one additional assigned method with no more than 25% supervision.

+ Operate all required basic laboratory equipment within the department safely and accurately.

+ Set up batches of samples, including organizing, labeling, and preparing them for weighing and analysis.

+ Weigh samples accurately according to method and quality requirements.

+ Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments and turnaround times.

+ Prepare samples for analysis using appropriate wet chemistry, microbiology, or other relevant techniques.

+ Apply appropriate analytical methods and techniques, including the use of HPLC and other laboratory instruments as required.

+ Perform data reduction and basic data analysis, ensuring that results are recorded accurately and in accordance with quality standards.

+ Support quality control and quality assurance activities by following established procedures and documenting work clearly and completely.

+ Collaborate with laboratory colleagues to manage high sample volumes and ensure smooth workflow across multiple labs.

+ Assist in maintaining laboratory supplies and readiness by reporting equipment or material issues promptly.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or another closely related scientific field is strongly preferred.

+ Candidates without a bachelors degree must have a high school diploma and previous laboratory experience.

+ Previous work in a production lab or high-throughput testing environment is advantageous.

+ Ability to work overnight (third shift) consistently and maintain focus during extended periods of analytical work.

Work Environment

The position is offered as a 90-day contract role on the third shift, typically running from 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday, with potential flexibility to work Monday through Friday if needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $21.70/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity…