Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
Under limited supervision, conduct in-process and finished product testing to ensure adherence to established specifications of quality and purity.
Responsibilities
Conduct laboratory tests and analyze data for production, pollution control, quality control, and minor research purposes.
Test and analyze products such as flour to determine if they meet plant specifications prior to release.
Release vessels that meet specifications and report those that do not.
Test and analyze production samples and report any uncharacteristic results.
Document test results and readings in logbooks and in the Total Lab Client (TLC) system.
Complete certificates of analysis.
Prepare chemical solutions for use in the lab.
Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment and related field instrumentation.
Adhere to all FDA, GMP, TTB, USP, EPA, OSHA, and company standards and guidelines.
Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
Ability to work on multiple tasks.
Good organizational skills.
Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.
Computer skills for utilizing lab instrument operation programs.
Demonstrated math skills for calculations associated with lab testing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2 or 4-year science degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
2+ years of work experience in a quality assurance lab preferred.
Open to entry-level candidates with a Bachelor's Degree or Associate's in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field.
Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
Work Environment
This position involves working a 10 PM to 6 AM shift in a small, tight-knit team of 5-10 lab technicians. There is a great team culture with opportunities for permanent placement and pay advancement. Although shifts are set, there is flexibility in swapping or picking up hours if needed. The role requires adherence to safety and quality standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Buffalo,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.
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.
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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