Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to perform chemistry-based testing on a daily basis. This role involves conducting monograph testing, heavy metals testing, environmental testing, and other related analyses. You will support chemists and technicians with various test methods, document daily lab data accurately, and maintain lab equipment and stations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily chemistry-based testing including monograph, heavy metals, and environmental testing.
• Assist chemists and technicians with various test methods as needed.
• Document daily lab data and complete relevant documents accurately.
• Clean and prepare lab equipment and workstations daily.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Chemistry or experience in chemistry-based testing.
• Experience with environmental testing, metals testing, or using ICP, ICP-MS, or AA.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a chemistry lab setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
• Experience with Biochemical Oxygen Demand, titration, wet chemistry, atomic absorption, ICP, and ICP-MS.

Work Environment

This position is based in a contract laboratory. You will primarily work in the office, but will occasionally need to be in lab areas to receive samples. This is a first-shift job with flexible start times between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., working 40 to 45 hours per week. Overtime may be available based on performance. The schedule is typically Sunday through Thursday, with the possibility of Monday through Friday if Sunday work is not required. You must be able to work Sundays when needed due to client requirements. The environment is fast-paced and can become hectic, requiring composure and effective communication with colleagues, sample couriers, and clients primarily via email and phone. The company offers a great work culture with opportunities for career growth, flexible management, and employee activities, including monthly events and holiday parties.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 New Berlin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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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