Description

Candidates will work in a 3rd party food testing company. The Operations Assistant role is the first step to the process. These individuals are focused specifically on front-end operations regarding package receipt, general sample handling techniques, project sorting (triage activities), etc. Candidate will do the following:

Triage- work with a conveyor system to open boxes and confirm what is on invoice is accurate from what is in the box. If not, troubleshoot the issue. Not enough samples? Not the right samples? Container broken? This communication will need to be followed up by a CSR to the client.

Sort samples- after samples have been triaged, they are moved to Sample entry to get entered into their database. Will need to organize samples by priority.

After Sample Entry enters samples, Operations Assistant will move samples to the right location (either Sample Prep to get down to a liquid/powder form or directly to the lab freezers).

Paperwork- will be scanning samples into their database

Will help with labeling samples and may make labels too

Candidates will be standing majority of the day (90%+). Candidates also have to be flexible to average 5 hours of overtime/week based on workload.

Skills

Lab assistant, sample prep, solution prep, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, zoology, Data entry, Customer service, Logistics

Top Skills Details

Lab assistant, sample prep, solution prep, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, zoology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma

Food service/production experience

Be able to lift 40-50 lbs

Attention to detail (documentation is a must)-

Comfortable working independently

Reliable

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.