Actalent is hiring: Seasonal Lab Technician in Des Moines

Job Title: Seasonal Lab Technician
Job Description

As a Seasonal Lab Technician, you will be responsible for entering sample data into the eLIMS system accurately and promptly, performing laboratory testing on all incoming samples efficiently, and ensuring sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities

• Enter sample data into the eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
• Perform laboratory testing on all incoming samples efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
• Keep the work area clean, sanitized, and tidy.
• Homogenize and aseptically split samples into bags.
• Enrich samples with media.
• Incubate samples using the LIMS system.
• Check samples into retain using storage management.
• Identify non-conformances and out-of-specification samples.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Biology
• Laboratory experience
• Microbiology
• Media preparation
• Aseptic technique
• Plating
• Sterile technique
• Quality assurance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AAS or BA degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced lab environment.

Work Environment

This position offers four seasonal openings: three full-time and one part-time. Full-time shifts include Monday to Friday (10 AM - 2 PM start time), Wednesday to Sunday (10 AM - 2 PM start time), and Tuesday to Friday (1 - 9 PM) with Saturday (9 AM - 5:30 PM). The part-time shift is Friday to Sunday (12 - 8:30 PM). Work in a repetitive lab environment, primarily focused on microbiological testing of pet food, ingredients, nutraceuticals, and food dyes. Expect to work 45-50 hours per week, with potential overtime depending on sample volume. The department values a positive personality, strong attention to detail, independent working ability, and a collaborative mindset. Lab appropriate wear includes long pants and closed-toe shoes. Lab coats and safety glasses will be provided. Physical demands involve standing all day and extensive hand usage.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.94 - $19.69/hr.

• 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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 10, 2024.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.