Job Title: Lab Assistant

Job Description

The Lab Assistant will support a variety of short and long-term projects with minimal supervision from the Senior Research Scientist. This hands-on role involves assisting with project execution, including the preparation of reagents and media for relevant assays.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of the hoods, clean glassware, prepare reagents and media.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.Conduct regular equipment validation and maintenance checks.Prepare media and reagents in volumes appropriate for weekly workload requirements.Assist the Research Scientist in drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new protocols.Comply with SOPs, batch records, and controlled documentation.Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, guidelines, and safety procedures.Collaborate with other team members to compile, analyze, and interpret data.Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature and contribute to the process of intra/interdepartmental projects.Perform all other assigned duties.Local travel between sites: less than 25% and less than 1 mile.

Essential Skills

Associates Degree with focus in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field.1 year related laboratory experience in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or chemistry.Familiarity with creating media and proficiency in essential laboratory techniques, including unit conversions, pipetting, weighing, and serial dilutions.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of Quality Control principles and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).Experience in the usage of an autoclave.Experience with serial dilutions.Experience with media or reagent preparations.Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate, precise, and reproducible data for scientific investigations.Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.Results-driven and task-oriented with a strong work ethic.Skilled in collaborating across departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Work Environment

The work hours for this position are Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kennesaw, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kennesaw,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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.

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