Job Information
Actalent Bakery Laboratory Technician in Memphis, Tennessee
Job Title: Lab Tech Short Engagement
Job Description
Seeking two dedicated Laboratory Technicians for a short-term engagement of 1-2 months in our Bake Lab. You will be responsible for making dough, baking it, and conducting various tests to analyze yeast activity. Your tasks will include measuring yeast rise, conducting oven solids, performing hardness tests, and measuring pressure, salt, conductivity, pH, and caustic titrations. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and efficiency of our food production processes.
One position is available for the day shift (10am-6:30pm CST) and one for the night shift (10pm-6:30am CST).
Hard Skills
lab tech
chemistry or biology
experience with GMP (good manufacturing practices)
ability to use Lab Information Systems similar to LIMS
familiarity with instruments like Risograph, Kjeldahl, and titrators
Soft Skills
detail-oriented
ability to adapt to flexible working hours
strong communication skills
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 2 Month(s). This opportunity offers entry-level industry experience for recent graduates and presents as a strong resume builder for those searching for additional short-term laboratory experience. This position could serve as a summer internship for students pursing a degree in Chemistry or related field. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Memphis, Tennessee.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.