Laboratory Technician

Overview

Prepare, dispense, and QC sterile media in a lab, supporting operations and inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• media dispensing
• media sterilization
• aseptic technique
• inventory management
• quality inspection
• process troubleshoot

Tasks

-Identify, flag, and assist in troubleshooting process deviations and contamination events. -Weigh, sterilize, and dispense media into various containers such as plates, flasks, and bottles using automated liquid handlers and peristaltic pumps, following SOPs and job aids. -Participate in projects aimed at enhancing laboratory operations and efficiency, including tracking lab metrics, data capture and visualization, and meeting operational efficiency goals. -Apply sterile and aseptic handling techniques throughout all processes. -Prepare sterile media using autoclaves, mediaclaves, Sterilize in Place (SIP) reactors, and other sterilization technologies. -Monitor inventory levels and order necessary chemicals and consumables. -Perform quality checks on prepared media, including streaking plates, measuring pH, and inspecting for contamination via microscopy.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• excel
• powerpoint
• lab experience
• aseptic techniques
• b.s. chemistry

What You Bring

-Proficiency in tools used within the work process such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint is helpful. -6+ months of experience working in a laboratory setting (industry or academia). -Experience with aseptic techniques. -B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or related field (preferably life sciences, agriculture, plant science, etc.).

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Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Transportation benefits -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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