Lab Technician

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Lab Technician Job Description The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that food safety and quality standards are consistently met. This position involves performing necessary testing on raw materials and finished goods and ensuring compliance with quality requirements in relation to certifications, customer expectations, and state and federal standards. Responsibilities Perform routine chemical analysis on raw materials and finished products, including testing for pH, moisture, salt, and fat content. Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and GLPs. Conduct data entry and maintain records as required by lab SOPs. Assist with product sampling, inspection, testing, and support the hold and release program. Provide feedback to managers and the production team regarding quality-related discrepancies and violations. Participate in facility visits and audits, retrieving documentation during the audit process. Essential Skills Basic laboratory skills including pH, moisture, salt, and fat testing. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of quality control, food science, and food manufacturing. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Science (biology, chemistry, food science, or related field) OR previous experience in food manufacturing. Work Environment The position is based in a food manufacturing plant, primarily within a lab environment. The technician will occasionally visit the production floor to collect samples, but the majority of the workday is spent in the quality lab. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with the potential for overtime based on production needs. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of

ELGIN, IL.

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

ELGIN,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 29, 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. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.