Lab Tech Jr.

Actalent
📍 Gretna, LA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 24, 2026

Job Description

Actalent is hiring for a Laboratory Technician Jr in the Gretna, LA area!
Shift Requirement:
Candidates must be available to work flexible shifts, including day, swing, and night shifts.
About the Role
We are seeking a Screening Technician to join our Toxicology Laboratory in Richmond. This SAMHSA-certified lab performs regulated substance abuse testing using advanced instrumentation. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting initial screening of urine and oral fluid specimens for drugs of abuse, in accordance with SAMHSA guidelines and other regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities

+ Operate and maintain screening instruments used for toxicology testing

+ Perform initial analysis and review of donor specimens and quality control samples

+ Conduct testing using laboratory equipment such as refractometers and pH meters

+ Troubleshoot and resolve instrument or testing issues

+ Ensure strict adherence to confidential...

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Job Details

  • Location Gretna, LA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 24, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 29, 2026