Lab Technician

Company: Actalent
Location: Morton Grove
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description Join a dynamic team in a leading global food production company, where you will play a critical role in supporting the Research & Development of liquid and powder beverage and dessert mixes. This position offers the opportunity to work in an innovative R&D environment focused on food safety, quality control, and product development. Responsibilities Perform contamination plating at each step of the process using TSA. Send phage samples to the Central LAB for analysis. Maintain records of daily Pre-Op inspections. Assemble, sterilize, and disassemble various equipment including centrifuges, packaging pumps, and blenders. Conduct Starter Media and/or Milk Sterilization along with Glycerin, KOH, and Sodium Citrate Sterilization. Prepare and mix Milk and De-Ionized water per formula. Transfer cell paste to sterile buckets and add sterilized ingredients for formulation. Set up filler units and conduct compressed air testing at fillers. On packaging days, assemble and stamp white boxes, label racks, collect samples, perform QC Testing, and manage product storage. Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience in a food lab environment with a focus on laboratory procedures and GMP compliance. Experience in quality control, sample preparation, testing, and quality assurance. Knowledge of sterilization techniques and equipment handling. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Morton Grove, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.71 - $22.71/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 Morton Grove,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026. 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.

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