Quality Lab Technician

3rd shift schedule from 10pm to 6:30am, Monday to Friday; will initially train on 2nd shift

Job Description

The Quality Lab Technician will thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment, where they will perform a variety of chemical analyses including HPLC, GC, pH, FTIR, percent solids, viscosity, color, odor, appearance, titrations, and other wet chemistry techniques. The role emphasizes GC experience as critical, with the majority of the workday dedicated to product testing in the lab, blending samples, and documenting test results. This position involves testing liquid contents for aerosols and occasionally aerosolized products.

Responsibilities

• Perform HPLC, GC, pH, FTIR, percent solids, viscosity, color, odor, appearance, and titrations.
• Conduct product testing in the laboratory.
• Blend samples from production and document all test results.
• Spend approximately 80% of the day in the lab, 10% on production lines, and 10% on paperwork, documentation, and data entry.
• Test liquid contents going into aerosols, occasionally testing aerosolized products.

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields is preferred.
• 1-2+ years of experience with GC or LC in any industry.
• Proficiency in HPLC, GC, pH, FTIR, and other wet chemistry techniques.

The position operates on a third shift schedule from 10pm to 6:30am, Monday to Friday, with possible occasional weekend work or overtime. Initially, the role will start on second shift from 2pm to 10:30pm. The laboratory environment requires adherence to safety precautions, including wearing PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, lab coat, and ear plugs. The physical demands include standing 75% of the time, sitting 25%, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. The team consists of one Quality Lab Technician per shift, with QA Techs present on the production floor

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Janesville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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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