Lab Technician

  • Eagleville, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Lab Technician
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Lab Technician with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Chemistry. The ideal candidate will have experience with FTIR, Spectroscopy, XRF, and Wet Chemistry. You will perform routine and semi-routine chemical and physical analyses to support fluid analysis, research and development, and production activities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and semi-routine chemical and physical analyses on materials.
  • Conduct laboratory tests on process chemicals/fluids.
  • Adhere to the principles of the Quality System.
  • Perform tests according to defined methods.
  • Record data accurately and concisely.
  • Recognize and respond to out-of-specification data.
  • Report data to internal customers.
  • Make laboratory preparations under supervision.
  • Maintain cleanliness and order of laboratory equipment.
  • Complete assigned work in a timely manner.
  • Adhere to all lab safety guidelines.
  • Provide support to lower level technicians.
  • Perform new procedures without direct supervision.
  • Calibrate and maintain equipment.
  • Interact with internal and external customers.
  • Conduct quality testing to determine pH, Alkalinity, melting point, viscosity, and IR spectroscopy.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Chemistry.
  • Experience with FTIR, Spectroscopy, XRF, and Wet Chemistry.
  • Understanding of laboratory tests and quality control procedures.
  • Strong analytical chemistry skills including titration.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in fluid analysis.
  • Ability to handle the setup and testing of multiple samples simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of ISO-9001 standards.
Work Environment

This role is based in a laboratory environment where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and provided. You will be working with a team of 14 others, with the total team size being 17. The position operates on a first shift schedule, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility to start as early as 7:00 AM or as late as 8:30 AM. However, please note that the contractor cannot be the only one in the lab, which may affect hours if starting later. This opportunity offers career advancement with a leading company that supports various industries through their chemical/fluid products.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Eagleville,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 487431289
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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