Actalent
Lab Technician
Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Lab Technician to join our team.
The successful candidate will challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput and quality.
Integrate with existing production methods and support engineering and science teams in researching and constructing innovative solutions.
Participate in the development, construction, deployment, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems for laboratory production and agricultural environments.
Assist in the startup and functional testing of working prototypes to validate system performance compared to requirements, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards.
Responsibilities
Challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput and quality.
Support engineering and science teams in researching and constructing innovative solutions.
Develop, construct, deploy, and test mechanical and electrical systems for laboratory production and agricultural environments.
Assist in the startup and functional testing of working prototypes to validate system performance compared to requirements.
Collaborate with Safety departments to comply with company and industry safety and design standards.
Essential Skills
Electrical or Mechanical knowledge.
Sample preparation and data collection experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Engineering/Science.
1-3 years of relevant experience.
Basic knowledge of constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with more than one supervisor.
Experience using standard office productivity software like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Work Environment This role requires working on-site full-time and includes occasional travel up to 15% of the time. The environment involves the use of various technologies and equipment for research and production, adhering to safety standards and protocols.
Pay And Benefits Pay Range: $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
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)
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 for other accommodation options.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Creve Coeur, MO. Contract position.
Application Deadline: January 1, 2026.
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The successful candidate will challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput and quality.
Integrate with existing production methods and support engineering and science teams in researching and constructing innovative solutions.
Participate in the development, construction, deployment, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems for laboratory production and agricultural environments.
Assist in the startup and functional testing of working prototypes to validate system performance compared to requirements, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards.
Responsibilities
Challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput and quality.
Support engineering and science teams in researching and constructing innovative solutions.
Develop, construct, deploy, and test mechanical and electrical systems for laboratory production and agricultural environments.
Assist in the startup and functional testing of working prototypes to validate system performance compared to requirements.
Collaborate with Safety departments to comply with company and industry safety and design standards.
Essential Skills
Electrical or Mechanical knowledge.
Sample preparation and data collection experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Engineering/Science.
1-3 years of relevant experience.
Basic knowledge of constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with more than one supervisor.
Experience using standard office productivity software like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Work Environment This role requires working on-site full-time and includes occasional travel up to 15% of the time. The environment involves the use of various technologies and equipment for research and production, adhering to safety standards and protocols.
Pay And Benefits Pay Range: $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
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)
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 for other accommodation options.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Creve Coeur, MO. Contract position.
Application Deadline: January 1, 2026.
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