Lab Assistant at Actalent in Kansas City, MO

Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Job Description

This role supports a quality control laboratory by performing routine analytical testing and related laboratory activities that provide critical data for process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management. The Lab Assistant / Lab Analyst I works primarily on night shifts, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and helps maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on a variety of samples according to established protocols, test methods, and work instructions.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and standards to support analytical testing activities.
• Clean glassware, maintain work areas, and assist with the proper disposal of solid and liquid waste to support overall laboratory operations.
• Conduct basic operational and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment according to work instructions.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate operational issues with laboratory instruments and equipment, and assist others in resolving typical instrument problems.
• Operate and understand Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Chromatography Data Systems (CDS), and other instrument-specific computer systems.
• Search and use various databases to locate test methods, specifications, and standards required to complete analyses.
• Promptly and accurately record, calculate, and report analytical results in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of laboratory experience (academic or industry) is preferred.
• Experience operating High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems.
• Experience operating Gas Chromatography (GC) instruments.
• Experience in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with gas chromatography and HPLC data analysis using Chromatography Data Systems.
• Familiarity of quality control laboratory environments.
• Strong data entry skills and comfort working with computer-based laboratory systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

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.