Entry Level Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician

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.

Essential Skills

• Experience in laboratory and microbiology.
• Comfortable using proprietary LIMS software.
• Associates degree in relevant sciences or equivalent experience.

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.

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 Oct 24, 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 for other accommodation options.