R&D Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will perform laboratory tests and other related work using both conventional and computerized machines and work aids. Your role will involve determining the chemical and physical characteristics or composition by setting up, readjusting, and operating laboratory equipment and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards.
• Determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Set up, readjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Enter data to maintain records, update information, and track results.
• Respond to basic customer questions regarding formulas and the mixture process.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate standard equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory work, chemistry, and chemical formulation.
• Experience in color matching, R&D, and powder coating.
• Experience in mixing, measuring, resin handling, experimentation, research, synthesis, and quality control.
• Ability to manage batches and work with liquids, coatings, and paint.
• 1 year of chemical lab experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Experience in color differentiation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates/Bachelors degree preferred.
• Proven good organizational and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to take direction.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial laboratory, not a clean room or biological lab environment. The position offers flexible first-shift hours from Monday to Friday, typically working an 8-hour shift starting between 7 AM and 8 AM, with core hours from 8 AM to 4 PM. The dress code is business casual, and a lab coat is required. There is potential for career advancement, although candidates should be prepared to remain in this role for at least 9 months.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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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