Lab Technician
Job in
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 38111, USA
Listed on 2026-08-27
Listing for:
Actalent
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join a dynamic laboratory team within a food manufacturing environment. This role involves supporting laboratory testing activities, conducting quality and analytical evaluations, and assisting with microbiological testing. Technicians will be cross-trained to work across multiple lab functions and are expected to follow all safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
+ Perform laboratory testing to evaluate product characteristics such as structure, composition, and pH.
+ Conduct microbiological testing, including screening for pathogens such as Salmonella.
+ Operate, clean, and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
+ Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and laboratory safety procedures.
+ Support quality control and quality assurance activities.
+ Accurately document test results and observations.
+ Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory workspace.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
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Experience with laboratory testing and equipment.
+ Knowledge of microbiology and general lab practices.
+ Familiarity with GMP and quality systems.
+ Experience or coursework in wet chemistry, including titration and plating.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience in a food or manufacturing laboratory environment.
+ Exposure to analytical chemistry and quality assurance processes.
Work Environment
This is an on-site position within a 24/7 manufacturing facility with a rotating schedule of five days on and two days off. The third shift runs from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Part-time opportunity available. Adherence to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and lab standards is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Memphis,TN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.
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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:
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