Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Launch Your Career in Science

Looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a laboratory career? Join a fast-paced scientific team where you'll support day-to-day lab operations, learn laboratory processes, and have opportunities to grow into more advanced roles.

What You'll Do

+ Organize glassware, laboratory supplies, and reagents

+ Prepare solutions and materials used for testing

+ Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and running smoothly

+ Enter information into laboratory systems and maintain accurate records

+ Support scientists and laboratory staff with daily tasks

+ Learn basic laboratory techniques and take on additional responsibilities over time

What We're Looking For

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Experience in a fast-paced environment such as food service, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, or warehouse operations

+ Strong attention to detail and organization

+ Reliable, self-motivated, and eager to learn

+ Interest in science, laboratories, or pursuing a scientific career

Why Join Us?

+ No science degree required

+ Excellent entry point into the laboratory field

+ On-the-job training provided

+ Career growth opportunities within the lab

+ Work alongside experienced scientists and laboratory professionals

+ Stable Monday-Friday schedule

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, pays attention to detail, and wants to build a long-term career in a scientific environment.

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 $19.50 - $19.50/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 Madison,WI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.