About this role
Job Title: Test Technician Job Description
As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for the hands-on execution of Verification Test Cases, Protocols, and Methods from both an Electrical and Mechanical perspective. You will ensure all activities are performed in accordance with Good Lab Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). This role involves setting up and calibrating instruments and fixtures for various tests, including tensile, compression, seal strength, leak, flow, and electrical/functional tests. You will create detailed Test Reports to document the test outcomes accurately.
Responsibilities
- Execute Verification Test Cases, Protocols, and Methods in compliance with GLP and GDP.
- Set up and calibrate instruments and fixtures for mechanical and electrical tests.
- Create Test Reports to document test outcomes accurately.
- Identify deviations and defects, document non-conformances, and support root-cause and corrective actions.
Essential Skills
- Expertise in executing verification test cases and protocols while adhering to GLP/GDP and SOPs.
- Proficiency in setting up, operating, and calibrating test equipment such as power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, and calipers.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize test data in a Test Report.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with running Python scripts for test automation and data analysis is nice to have.
- 2+ years of hands-on testing tech experience in a regulated lab (medical device/biotech/aerospace or similar) is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience with mechanical/electrical test methods for design verification under GLP/GDP is preferred.
- Strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvements.
Work Environment
The work environment offers the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the medical device field. You will gain hands-on experience with 100% of your work being performed in a regulated lab environment. Employees enjoy 8 holidays and 2 weeks of PTO.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.88 - $35.88/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026. 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.
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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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