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Lab Technician

Actalent, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


LAB Technician Day Shift
Essential Skills

Experience in laboratory and microbiology.

Comfortable using proprietary LIMS software.

Associates degree in relevant sciences or equivalent experience.

Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Laboratory Technician, where you will apply GMP/GLP standards in all areas of responsibility. You will be introduced to food and dietary supplements for microbiology testing, and expected to learn sample accession tasks, including opening, registering, tracking, labeling, sending, and disposing of samples.

Responsibilities

Apply GMP/GLP standards in all areas of responsibility.

Learn and perform microbiology testing for food and dietary supplements.

Execute sample accession tasks such as opening, registering, tracking, labeling, sending, and disposing of samples.

Coordinate with client services to establish or update customer service procedures with guidance.

Communicate discrepancies to appropriate personnel and assist with problem-solving.

Handle internal customer inquiries and solve problems with assistance.

Contact internal clients for clarification as needed.

Utilize proprietary LIMS software in day-to-day duties.

Weigh and prepare samples for basic USP testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Computer literacy.

Comfortable handling allergens.

Work Environment
Our new, local lab located in West Valley City operates Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with occasional hours on Saturday. The lab is part of an international biotechnology company. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while working.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Salt Lake City, UT.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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