Job Title: Tissue Culture Laboratory TechnicianJob Description We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tissue Culture Laboratory Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely production of kits in accordance with Good Manufacturing Procedures and FDA requirements. Responsibilities • Ensure that all kits are produced in a timely fashion in accordance with Good Manufacturing Procedures, as designated by the supervisor. • Ensure the availability of raw materials for production, including chemicals, antigens, serums, and plasmas. • Carefully follow and accurately complete procedures in accordance with FDA requirements, ensuring all documents are up-to-date. • Participate in cycle counts. • Review kit data generated to ensure the production of quality and consistent products. • Assist Technical Services in troubleshooting any problems, including facilitating sample and kit testing in response to customer complaints or requirements. • Interact with all other departments. Essential Skills • Academic biology lab experience • Sample preparation • Pipette experience • Basic working knowledge of Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, and aseptic technique • Ability to read and follow written directions • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including the creation of dilutions • Good laboratory practices • Ability to operate and maintain machines such as automated plate washers, readers, and pH meters • Computer skills, as needed Additional Skills & Qualifications • Associates or Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's degree in Biology preferred) • Science experience background • Lab experience required Work Environment The work environment is a laboratory setting with a focus on maintaining good laboratory practices to ensure safety. The hours are Monday to Thursday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 7:15 am to 11:15 am, totaling a 35-hour work week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Branchburg, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Branchburg, NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Branchburg,NJ. 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options. 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