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Laboratory Technician

Confidential ClientConsulting
Entry LevelContractOn-Site$45,802
Saint Peter, Minnesota
15 Hours Ago

The Laboratory Technician role supports pharmaceutical compounding and production by preparing medications, operating compounding equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to quality and safety standards in a cleanroom environment. This position involves collaboration with pharmacists, managing shipping and receiving of products, and maintaining accurate documentation to support pharmaceutical operations in an on-site setting.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This is a hands-on Laboratory Technician role supporting pharmaceutical production and compounding operations for a Confidential Client. The position focuses on preparing medications for compounding, operating production equipment, performing sterile compounding in cleanrooms, and maintaining accurate production and quality documentation.

  • Prepare medications for compounding following established procedures and quality standards.
  • Operate powder handling machines, tablet/capsule grinding equipment, and other production machinery safely and accurately.
  • Perform sterile compounding activities in a cleanroom environment following aseptic and safety protocols.
  • Weigh, measure, and verify quantities for compounded and packaged products to ensure accuracy.
  • Package finished pharmaceutical products, label them correctly, and prepare shipments in compliance with shipping guidelines.
  • Handle shipping and receiving tasks for finished products including documentation and coordination with shipping dock staff.
  • Complete production logs, batch records, and QA documentation accurately and on time.
  • Clean and sanitize facilities, cleanrooms, and equipment daily to maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Participate in required training and continuing education to maintain technical and regulatory knowledge.
  • Communicate effectively with pharmacists, technicians, and cross-functional team members to support workflow.
  • Follow SOPs and use sound judgment to address routine production issues while escalating non-routine concerns.

Qualifications

  • Laboratory or pharmacy experience required.
  • High school diploma, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree (in relevant field preferred).
  • Experience with pharmaceutical compounding, sterile techniques, or production equipment is highly desirable.
  • Ability to follow written procedures (SOPs) and maintain precise documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and commitment to safety and quality.
  • Effective communicator and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Able to perform repetitive tasks in a cleanroom/on-site production area and follow PPE and sanitation protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract-to-Hire, full-time position. The role is fully onsite in Saint Peter, MN (Confidential Client site).


Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour. Actual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
  • Potential benefits (eligibility and availability may depend on job classification and length of employment):
    • Medical, dental & vision
    • Critical illness, accident & hospital plans
    • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax & Roth options)
    • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Transportation benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Time off / leave programs (PTO, vacation, sick leave)

Workplace & Timeline

  • Workplace type: Fully onsite in Saint Peter, MN.
  • Application / posting details: anticipated to close Aug 31, 2026 (per source posting). This listing may be updated; applicants should review any timeline included in the live posting.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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