Laboratory Technician

Join our innovative R&D team in the ink industry, where you'll play a key role in supporting the development of cutting-edge productsfrom raw materials to finished goods. This hands-on position involves preparing samples and small batches, conducting physical property testing, operating specialized printing equipment, and ensuring the lab is well-stocked and organized. If you're detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about science, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic lab environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform Laboratory Testing: Execute a variety of tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products to evaluate performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Manage Lab Inventory: Track and replenish lab supplies, chemicals, and equipment to maintain smooth day-to-day operations and prevent downtime.
• Prepare Samples and Scale-Up Batches: Accurately formulate and mix materials for testing and production trials, supporting the transition from lab-scale to full-scale manufacturing.
• Purge Retains: Dispose of retained samples in accordance with the retention schedule and safety protocols to maintain compliance and lab efficiency.
• Maintain Detailed Lab Records: Keep a thorough, accurate, and witnessed laboratory notebook documenting all experiments, observations, and results.
• Ensure Lab Cleanliness: Regularly clean and sanitize workspaces, equipment, and print areas to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
• Organize Lab Materials: Implement and maintain a structured storage system for consumables and spare parts, aligned with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Support R&D Initiatives: Collaborate with the product development team by providing technical support, data collection, and feedback on experimental outcomes.
• Maintain and Calibrate Equipment: Perform routine maintenance, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting on lab instruments to ensure accurate and reliable results.

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience in an industrial or academic setting

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

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 Cincinnati,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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