Lab Analyst

About the role

The Lab Analyst works in a fast-paced, customer-oriented team laboratory environment to analyze finished product samples prior to commercial release. This role is part of a dynamic, growing laboratory within an expanding manufacturing site, offering opportunities to learn new skills, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to the launch and ongoing production of innovative animal health medications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples accurately and efficiently for analysis, following established laboratory procedures.
• Operate a variety of laboratory equipment to perform qualitative and quantitative assays on finished product samples.
• Document and record checks on all assays to ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable standards.
• Interpret and evaluate analytical data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) impact.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and complete laboratory records in accordance with cGMP and internal documentation requirements.
• Recommend and execute process improvements to continually enhance laboratory performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Demonstrate high productivity and the ability to multi-task while maintaining a low error rate and strong attention to detail.
• Apply good laboratory techniques at all times to avoid cross-contamination or misidentification of samples.
• Follow written procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistently and precisely.
• Participate in manufacturing quality control support activities, such as cleaning verification, as needed.
• Collaborate closely with microbiologists, chemists, and other team members to support day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Engage flexibly and proactively in a changing environment, adapting to new methods, technologies, and priorities.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, quality, and ownership within the laboratory and broader site.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of industry laboratory testing experience in a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, chemical, medical device, food and beverage, microbiology, or environmental monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience performing qualitative and quantitative laboratory assays.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate analytical data for accuracy, precision, and trends.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to maintain a low error rate while managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow written procedures and standard operating procedures accurately.
• Good laboratory technique, including practices that prevent cross-contamination and sample misidentification.
• Experience working in a team-oriented laboratory environment with a customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods, technologies, and processes.
• Effective communication skills to document results clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of cGMP principles and their application in a manufacturing laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, pH measurement, conductivity testing, ELISA, and microbiological methods.
• Exposure to environmental monitoring practices in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
• Experience using laboratory data systems such as Empower or similar platforms is beneficial.
• Experience working in a large, cross-functional team and contributing to a collaborative culture.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to recommend and support process improvements.
• Ownership mentality and comfort working in a new, rapidly evolving site with growing capabilities.

Work Environment

This role is based in a brand-new, approximately 640,000-square-foot manufacturing and laboratory facility in Lithia Springs, GA. The plant has completed construction and the laboratories are fully built out, providing modern equipment and infrastructure to support microbiologists, chemists, and other scientific staff in their daily activities. The site focuses on manufacturing advanced animal health products, including monoclonal antibody therapies, and is in a growth phase with significant opportunity to shape processes and culture. Working hours follow a roughly Monday through Friday schedule, around 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility to accommodate local traffic patterns and late afternoon meetings, which are common. The environment emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and an ownership mentality as the site scales up production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lithia Springs, GA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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, Fully onsite position in Lithia Springs, GA.

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. 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.