Laboratory Technician

Job Title:

Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician supports the production and quality control of dietary supplements by performing laboratory tests, inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 regulations. Responsibilities include testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products for identity, purity, strength, and composition using analytical techniques such as HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry. The technician maintains accurate lab records, calibrates instruments, prepares reagents, and assists in investigating non-conformances.

This role requires attention to detail, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and collaboration with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

+ Oversee the overall laboratory performance and execution of laboratory processes.

+ Support daily functions involved in testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.

+ Develop work instructions for testing procedures.

+ Ensure compliance with Title 21 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for testing purposes.

+ Design, implement, and utilize all Quality Assurance Programs with laboratory personnel.

+ Perform, analyze, and interpret microbial samples.

+ Assess identity, purity, strength, and composition of incoming raw materials, batch samples, and finished goods.

+ Manage the removal of biohazard waste.

+ Coordinate sending of batch samples and finished goods for label claim testing.

+ Conduct moisture testing on batch samples.

+ Perform water activity testing on gummy samples.

+ Conduct specific gravity testing on liquid samples.

+ Perform monthly water testing.

+ Develop and conduct shelf-life stability testing.

+ Write technical procedures, protocols, and reports.

+ Document testing and results in accordance with cGMP requirements.

+ Calibrate and verify equipment.

+ Assist with general laboratory housekeeping.

+ Support R&D with testing developing products.

+ Maintain glassware by cleaning, sterilizing, and storing appropriately.

+ Keep laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.

+ Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing preventive maintenance.

+ Document information by maintaining daily logs, weekly logs, and equipment record books.

+ Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data and selecting corrective actions.

+ Participate in project meetings and assist project teams.

+ Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

Essential Skills

+ 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry).

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Experience with wet chemistry techniques such as pH measurement, moisture analysis (LOD, Karl Fischer), titrations, gravimetric analysis, sample preparation, and dilution.

+ Familiarity with analytical instruments like HPLC, GC, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, FTIR.

+ Proficiency in balance and pipette calibration.

+ Basic understanding of instrument calibration and maintenance.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ GMP documentation experience.

+ Microbiology knowledge.

+ Biology understanding.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 1st shift with a start time around 7/7:30am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mundelein, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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 Mundelein,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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