Sample Prep Technician

Sample Prep Technician

2nd shift

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Sample Prep Technician, where you will assist with various tasks such as labeling containers, washing glassware, and transporting samples. This role requires high attention to detail, and you'll be on your feet throughout the day. You will primarily work in a food lab, performing repetitive duties such as reducing samples, labeling, and storing them.

Responsibilities

Assist prep staff with labeling containers and washing glassware.

Transport samples from preparation areas to designated locations.

Reduce samples to powder or liquid form using liquid nitrogen for testing.

Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to company regulations.

Stand for the majority of the day and occasionally use a 5-pound hammer for sample grinding.

Be flexible to work an average of 5 hours of overtime per week based on workload.

Rotate into vessel washing and other specialty areas as needed.

Perform data entry tasks such as taking pictures and uploading them into computer files a few times a month.

Wash vessels once a week.

Essential Skills

Associate's degree in Biotechnology with 2 years of industry lab experience or High School diploma with 3-4+ years of experience in a repetitive work environment.

Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.

Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Experience working under GLP regulations.

Comfortable working independently.

Reliability verified through references.

1+ years of experience with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Backgrounds in restaurant / cooking (excluding waitstaff), pharmacy tech, landscaping, delivery driving, or assembly line work are beneficial.

Work Environment

You will work in a vibrant prep lab where the environment is loud due to the pounding of hammers. This is a fast-paced setting, akin to production work, requiring adherence to client timeframes. There are promotional opportunities as the sample prep lab is expanding, and the role offers a chance to move into more advanced positions. The team consists of 12-15 employees across 1st and 2nd shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.17 - $20.17 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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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