Sample Prep Technician

Sample Preparation Technician

As a Sample Preparation Technician, you will play a vital role in preparing and processing incoming samples for microbiological testing, ensuring accuracy in labeling, tracking, and handling in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). Your efforts will support the laboratory workflow, maintaining a smooth and efficient testing schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process incoming samples for microbiological testing.
• Ensure samples are accurately labeled, tracked, and handled according to SOPs.
• Support laboratory workflow to keep testing on schedule.
• Calibrate scales and other equipment as needed.
• Perform environmental sponge swabbing.
• Stock laboratory and sample preparation room supplies.
• Complete routine plate count activities.
• Turn on and monitor water baths.
• Perform routine daily lab aid tasks.
• Retain samples by placing them in designated refrigeration or storage areas.
• Complete end-of-day sample count and productivity metrics.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and common lab areas.
• Prepare sterile media and supplies for testing.
• Assist with special projects and laboratory initiatives during slower periods.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the laboratory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate's degree in the sciences.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in routine or repetitive work, such as warehouse or assembly work.
• Strong references verifying attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Work Environment

The role operates within a lab setting focused on dietary microbiology and probiotics testing. The work environment is fast-paced and can be viewed as production work due to the requirement to meet client time frames.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00/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 Madison, WI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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