Chemistry Lab Technician

Job Description

The Laboratory Analyst Chemist or Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in supporting analytical testing and maintaining accurate records. Operating under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager, you will contribute to delivering services that are accurate, timely, and cost-effective.

Responsibilities

• Receive, examine, and log inbound samples for testing.
• Deliver test samples to the sample staging area.
• Monitor and report the availability of supplies needed for testing processes.
• Perform testing of samples and quality control specimens using specified methodologies after demonstrating proficiency.
• Review results against specifications and known expectations and may issue analyses to clients.
• Prepare samples, quality control specimens, reagents, and solutions; calibrate equipment needed for testing processes.
• Verify, communicate, and accurately record results to ensure traceability.
• Maintain documentation, equipment, and work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe condition.
• Assist in training less experienced employees after demonstrating sufficient proficiency.
• Carry out responsibilities while adhering to safety policies, quality management systems, ethics policies, and environmental management systems.

• Experience in a lab environment.
• Proficiency in chemistry and analytical chemistry.
• Familiarity with analytical instruments such as GC and ICP.

• High school education or equivalent, with an advantage given to those with petroleum testing experience or formal chemistry education.
• Two years of relevant experience required for technicians performing U.S. Customs related testing.
• Bachelors degree in chemistry or a related field required for Laboratory Analyst - Chemists.

This position is based onsite in a lab where employees work around flammable chemicals. It is a 24/7 operation with work hours and days varying. Initially, shifts are from 2 p.m. to 10 a.m., but training occurs on the 1st shift and may last up to 3 months. After training, employees will switch to the 2nd shift. Weekends are required, with a potential future reduction to every other weekend. Flexibility and adaptability to work both weekend days are essential. The work environment fosters growth, providing opportunities to gain skills and experience that can lead to advancement within the company or to larger organizations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 BENICIA,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 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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