Lab Technician Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

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Lab TechnicianJob Description Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in a food chemistry lab. As a Lab Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting chemists and conducting various tests including proximate, protein, fat, moisture, extraction, and centrifuging processes. You will also be responsible for creating reagents and solutions, ensuring accurate sample preparation and testing. Responsibilities + Work through backlog by sorting through lists of samples. + Support chemists in various testing processes. + Conduct proximate, protein, fat, moisture testing. + Perform extraction and centrifuging operations. + Create reagents and solutions for testing. Essential Skills + Experience in a production environment. + Strong decision-making skills. + Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS). + Detail-oriented approach. + Ability to prepare samples accurately. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics. + Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures and apply critical thinking. + Ability to multitask effectively. Work Environment Work in a food chemistry lab within the Industrial Contaminants Department, testing for pesticides, contamination, and quality of goods both imported and exported. Training schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for approximately two weeks, with a flexible schedule post-training, potentially 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 – $18.00/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 New Orleans,LA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.