Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

• We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our team.
• The role involves navigating the plant environment to obtain liquid samples from silos, conducting various tests on these samples, and ensuring they meet FDA and plant standards.
• You will also be responsible for maintaining clean lab conditions and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the plant environment to properly obtain liquid samples from silos using FDA and plant standards.
• Test samples using lab equipment/instruments, performing tests such as pH, acidity, melting point, viscosity, and solid/fat percentages.
• Ensure samples remain within specification range.
• Carefully document all activities with dates and signatures to maintain accurate records.
• Keep the lab clean to prevent contamination and ensure supplies are refilled regularly.
• Follow FDA and plant standards in both the lab and plant environment.
• Calibrate equipment daily and perform other routine tasks.
• Receive phone calls from the dairy and various parts of the plant.
• Continuously multitask to ensure products and samples proceed ahead and meet specifications.

Essential Skills

• Experience with quality assurance and quality control.
• Proficiency in lab instrumentation and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemistry, laboratory practices, and biology.
• Knowledge of GMP, microbiology, QC, titration, inspection, and analytical chemistry.
• Proficiency in data entry and the ability to document and review quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical sciences.
• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• The position is onsite at the Elma facility
• Flexibility with work hours is essential, as there may be potential for 6-day work weeks and 12-hour shifts based on production and staffing needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elma, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.75 - $23.25/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 Elma,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

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.

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