Lab Technician

Job Description

• Performs sensory, physical, and chemical tests on finished products to assure they meet established specifications
• Perform wet chemistry product testing, equipment inspections and perform audits. Laboratory testing includes salt, viscosity, bicarb test, displacement test, moisture, surface color, UV-Vis, HPLC, antioxidant testing, Fat CEM Rapid Analyzer, Micro testing - Kjeldahl, test protein.
• Evaluates Bill of Material (BOM) for completeness and proper documentation.
• Records test data and maintains laboratory work list in LIMS system to assure timely release of finished products.
• Reports nonconformance with immediate corrective actions in LIMS system.
• Performs required inspection for manufacturing equipment, storage equipment, and sanitation cleaning.
• Participates in check sample program with outside institution(s) and in internal proficiency program to verify accuracy.
• Follows proper GMPs and GLPs.
• Uses proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Assists with Raw Material testing, COA review, and COA filing as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Chemistry or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience (minimum of 6 months) in a Laboratory or food company or Associates degree with 2 years' experience in a food processing company with exposure to quality assurance/control/testing
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English Language

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Chemistry or a related field.
• 6 Months+ of Industry Lab Experience preferred

About Actalent

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 ALSIP,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.

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