Job Title: Automation Technician
Job Description
The Automation Technician maintains, troubleshoots, validates, and supports laboratory automation systems that enable efficient, reliable, and compliant laboratory operations. This role serves as the primary first-line automation support resource and collaborates closely with laboratory operations, quality, engineering, and external vendors to ensure high equipment uptime and consistent performance.
Responsibilities
Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and operational checks on laboratory automation systems to ensure reliable performance.
Troubleshoot automation hardware, software, instrumentation, and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
Support the installation, setup, qualification, and validation of new automation platforms and equipment upgrades.
Assist with investigations, root cause analyses, deviation reviews, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions related to automation systems.
Maintain and support automated liquid handling systems, robotic platforms, thermal control devices, filler machines, conveyor systems, and related laboratory instrumentation.
Configure automation software, execute methods, perform system backups, and support approved programming modifications and updates.
Maintain accurate and compliant maintenance, calibration, validation, and change control documentation for all supported systems.
Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to support equipment reliability, performance, and timely issue resolution.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mebane, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $38.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mebane,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.
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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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