US- Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in challenging existing methods and driving improvements to achieve higher throughput, quality, and integration with production methods. This opportunity offers the chance to support engineering and science teams in researching and constructing innovative solutions, as well as developing, deploying, and testing mechanical and electrical systems for various environments.

Responsibilities

• Challenge existing methods and drive improvements for higher throughput and quality.
• Support engineering and science teams in researching and constructing innovative solutions.
• Assist in the development, construction, deployment, and testing of mechanical and electrical systems for both domestic and international settings.
• Support the startup and functional testing of working prototypes to validate system performance against requirements.
• Collaborate with Safety departments to ensure compliance with company and industry safety and design standards.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical, mechanical, laboratory, and robotics.
• Basic knowledge of constructing and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in laboratory environments including sample preparation, data collection, and management.
• Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Engineering or Science.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using standard office productivity software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple supervisors.

Work Environment

This position requires full-time on-site work and offers the chance to travel up to 15% of the time. The role involves working in laboratory and agricultural environments, utilizing both mechanical and electrical systems. The candidate should be prepared to comply with safety and design standards while working collaboratively across departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Creve Coeur, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Creve Coeur,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.