Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Pay: $18

Shift: 8am-430pm

• 8 Month Contract*

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to perform laboratory tests and other lab work using both conventional and computerized machines. This role involves preparing and painting panels, conducting laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards, and determining chemical and physical characteristics or compositions. You will be responsible for setting up, readjusting, and operating laboratory equipment and instruments, formulating paints, and documenting and analyzing data. Some testing may be routine, including running physical tests on paints and wet chemistry tests such as viscosity, pH, and titrations. You will also be required to pour and mix paints, collaborating within a larger team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests using conventional and computerized machines.
• Prepare and paint panels.
• Perform laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards.
• Determine chemical and physical characteristics or compositions.
• Set up, readjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Formulate paints.
• Document and analyze data.
• Perform routine testing, including physical and wet chemistry tests like viscosity, pH, and titrations.
• Pour and mix paints.
• Collaborate with a larger team.

Essential Skills

• Experience in laboratory work and chemistry.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry and titration techniques.
• Basic lab quality check techniques.
• Understanding of quality control and GMP standards.
• Knowledge of chemical and coating processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degreed or non-degreed candidates are welcome.
• Highly prefer coatings background, but open to strong candidates without it.
• Organic Chemistry coursework is a plus.
• Attention to detail and professionalism.
• Basic lab knowledge and ability to perform basic lab tests.

Work Environment

You will be working in a lab environment from 7am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work required. Occasionally, you may need to lift paint buckets weighing up to 50lbs. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced chemists and network with them, with ample room for growth into roles such as Lab Tech, Chemist I, Chemist II, Chemist III, or Lab Manager.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.

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