Job Description
Job Description
Analytical Lab Technician
Job Description
This role is designed to increase efficiency within the Analytical Services group and will be accountable for feed analysis, enzyme recovery, and ICP-OES and ICP-MS sample analysis to support customers and nutrition research.
The position entails performing sample preparation for a variety of assays and routine analysis of samples (70%) as well as data analysis and documentation (30%).
The technician will also be responsible for lab clean-up and organization. Sample preparation includes drying in the oven, ashing, digestion, dilution, weighing, homogenization, instrumentation run, equipment maintenance, and final analysis / interpretation of results.
Data will be entered into Excel and LIMS.
Responsibilities
- Perform sample preparation for a variety of assays and routine analysis of samples
- Conduct data analysis and documentation
- Responsible for lab clean-up and organization
- Prepare biological samples (drying, ashing, digestion, dilution, weighing, homogenization)
- Conduct instrumental analysis by HPLC, UV-Vis, and other wet chemistry tests
- Analyze calorimetry by a calorimeter (calorie count)
- Analyze supplemental amino acids by HPLC
- Conduct chloride titration
- Analyze fat / stability by AOM
- Analyze OSI - Oil Stability Index
- Enter data into Excel and LIMS
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.
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com for other accommodation options.