Lab Clerk

Lab Clerk

Job Description The Lab Clerk will support a fast-paced manufacturing operation by performing accurate data entry, verifying lot information, and assisting with basic laboratory testing and documentation. The role will begin with a strong focus on data entry and filing, then transition into hands-on lab work involving routine quality checks and recording test results in a regulated environment. Responsibilities

- Enter production and laboratory data accurately and efficiently into computer systems and spreadsheets.
- Verify incoming lot numbers, cross-reference them with laboratory records, and ensure all information matches and is properly documented.
- Perform fast-paced work in Excel, including data entry, updates, and basic data organization.
- Maintain professional and accurate electronic and paper filing systems for lab and quality documentation.
- Support document control activities by organizing, updating, and maintaining batch records and other quality-related documents.
- After initial training, perform basic laboratory tests such as pH measurements, titrations, and viscosity checks following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Document laboratory test results clearly, completely, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with routine quality inspections on the plant floor to help ensure products meet established specifications and standards.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality assurance procedures in all daily activities.
- Work effectively in a regulated environment, adhering to all relevant quality, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate with lab and quality team members to support daily operations and resolve data or documentation discrepancies.
- Help maintain a clean and organized work area in both the plant and laboratory settings.

Essential Skills

- Proficiency with typing and data entry, with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including strong working knowledge of Excel.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or willingness to learn and follow GMP guidelines.
- Ability to perform basic quality checks and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Comfort working on your feet for most of the day while conducting inspections and related tasks.
- Strong organizational skills to manage documents, batch records, and other quality-related files.
- Clear written communication skills for documenting test results and completing quality records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Previous laboratory experience or a recent science degree is highly beneficial.
- Experience in a regulated environment such as quality control, quality assurance, or manufacturing is an advantage.
- Exposure to quality inspection, quality checks, or batch record review is helpful.
- Familiarity with document control processes in a quality or regulatory setting is a plus.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements related to manufacturing or quality-controlled environments is desirable.
- Experience in roles requiring attention to detail and process adherence, such as dishwasher or line cook, can translate well to this position.
- Interest in learning about pesticide and home protection manufacturing within crop science, including the regulations surrounding these products.
- Motivation to grow into more advanced lab or quality roles as opportunities for promotion arise.

Work Environment This role is based primarily in a manufacturing plant environment, where the Lab Clerk will spend almost all of their time on the plant floor and occasionally in the laboratory. The position involves being on your feet most of the day conducting inspections and supporting quality activities. You will work around production operations in a regulated setting that follows Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures. The laboratory environment will provide exposure to a variety of instrumentation and cutting-edge products used in pesticide and home protection manufacturing within crop science. Standard office and laboratory technologies, including Microsoft Office and laboratory equipment for pH, titrations, and viscosity testing, are used regularly. The role offers a structured, process-driven environment with opportunities to learn the business, understand regulatory requirements, and grow into more advanced positions as the organization continues to expand
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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 St. Louis, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO. 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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