Lab Assistant Jobs in Sandy, UT (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team in a newly established local lab, part of an international biotechnology company. The candidate will be introduced to food and dietary supplements for microbiology testing and will be responsible for applying GMP/GLP standards in all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Apply GMP/GLP standards in all areas of responsibility.
• Learn and perform sample accession tasks including 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.
• Comfortably use proprietary LIMS software in daily duties.
• Weigh and prepare samples for basic USP testing.

• Experience in laboratory and microbiology tasks.
• Proficiency in handling laboratory technology.
• Comfort with using LIMS software.

• Associate's degree in relevant sciences preferred, though relevant experience is acceptable.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Comfortable handling allergens.

The position is based in a lab located in West Valley City, operating Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with occasional Saturday hours. The lab team currently consists of 3 people, with plans to expand to 8-12 members. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required while working in the lab.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City,UT.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.

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