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Actalent Lab Technician Lead in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Title: Lab Technician LeadShift

Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science or related field

  • 3+ years of lab experience

Job Description

  • Operate, prepare, and control seed and production fermenters.

  • Follow SOPs and manually manipulate valves on fermenters.

  • Conduct sterilization checks on fermenters and enter to clean and sanitize.

  • Monitor levels on all fermenters.

  • Utilize basic microbiology techniques including aseptic technique.

  • Use lab equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, pumps, and scales.

  • Prepare media and clean glassware.

  • Complete downstream processing of bacterial cultures.

  • Take a lead role in the production area.

  • Communicate with the supervisor on the progress of production in the lab.

  • Monitor daily activities in the department.

  • Train and mentor employees on responsibilities, technical abilities, and overall development in the lab.

  • Clean biological production area and assist where needed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 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.

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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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