Quality Lab Technician (Chemistry)

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Chemical Lab & Quality Technician. This role involves hands-on work in process control, chemical analysis, quality assurance, and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to maintaining high standards in metal treatment and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily solution analyses and calculate necessary chemical additions.
• Monitor and report out-of-range readings and supply needs.
• Perform scheduled water and waste treatment analyses.
• Troubleshoot waste treatment issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Schedule and document bath changes and waste pickups.
• Perform reliability tests such as salt spray and adhesion.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections; document results.
• Review specifications with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Manage customer-facing corrective actions and quality reports.
• Support internal and external audits, including NADCAP compliance.
• Maintain calibration logs and issue Certificates of Compliance.
• Develop and deliver quality training materials and documentation.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Attend production meetings to prioritize quality issues.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and cost-of-quality reporting.

• Chemistry
• Laboratory work
• Quality control
• Environmental compliance
• Water analysis
• Quality testing
• Chemical lab experience
• Quality assurance
• Environmental testing
• Plating
• Coating

• Experience in chemical and environmental testing
• Ability to conduct daily solution analyses and calculate chemical additions
• Experience in performing reliability tests such as salt spray and adhesion
• Capability to manage customer-facing corrective actions and quality reports
• Familiarity with NADCAP compliance
• Experience in developing and delivering quality training materials

This position is set in a very industrial environment with a small lab consisting of only three people at a time. The production floor can be loud and busy. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 2:30pm to 11pm, with an expectation of 40-45 hours per week. The company environment is technically rigorous, fast-moving, and compliance-heavy, featuring a mix of tight-knit leadership and operational intensity. While some employees thrive in the dynamic pace and team culture, others have noted challenges around stress, advancement, and internal dynamics.

The pay range for this position is $50960.00 - $50960.00/yr.

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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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