Entry Level Lab Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

This entry-level lab technician role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a rapidly growing company. The position does not require a degree and involves a variety of tasks including documentation, inventory management, and participation in the batch release process. The technician will play a supporting role in the lab by setting up equipment, preparing media, organizing, and creating specification sheets for scientists.

Responsibilities

• Document and manage inventory with attention to detail.
• Participate in the batch release process for raw materials, inactive and active ingredients, and finished goods.
• Engage in 3rd party contract releases and handle customer sample releases, including communication with customers.
• Manage inventory of materials on hold or quarantine.
• Maintain all stability commitments, ensuring stabilities are sampled and stored appropriately.
• Pull stabilities at the beginning of each month for review.
• Sample and handle raw materials, inactive and active ingredients, and finished goods.
• Approve all containers and generate specification sheets for testing.
• Track annual testing and log information in the appropriate logbook.
• Coordinate with production on the schedule for sampling.
• Ensure document control, including record retention for seven years and archive management.
• Update and maintain master files, SOPs for production and laboratory, and approved vendor letters.
• Verify vendors and maintain an updated index log for master logs.

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail and high level of initiative.
• Experience in documentation and basic lab preparation.
• Proficiency in document control, lab preparation, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with GMP, QC, batch record, and labeling processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in lab work and experience in entry-level lab positions.
• Knowledge of microbiology and biology.
• Experience in inventory control.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a combination of desk work, lab activities, and warehouse operations. The lab team is a close-knit group, fostering a great work atmosphere. This position offers a foot in the door to a rapidly growing company.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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