Scientific Technician

Scientific Technician

Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Join a supportive laboratory team where you'll perform routine testing on donor samples, analyze results, operate laboratory equipment, and help ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build a career in the medical laboratory field.

• Perform laboratory testing using manual and automated methods.
• Interpret and analyze test results against established controls.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Complete quality control and preventive maintenance activities.
• Document testing and maintenance activities accurately.
• Follow SOPs, cGMP requirements, and all safety regulations.
• Use laboratory information systems to track and manage samples.
• Collaborate with team members to support quality and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related science field.
• Up to 2 years of laboratory experience preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• MLT/MT certification and Tennessee licensure preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and testing procedures.
• Comfortable using computers and learning laboratory information systems.

• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call responsibilities.
• Hands-on training in donor processing and manufacturing.
• Competitive benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Positive, structured laboratory work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 Knoxville, TN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 Clearly Rated 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…