Lab Technician

  • Actalent
  • Creekside, Kentucky
  • Full Time
Lab Technician

Employer

Actalent

Location

Creekside, Kentucky, US

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

Jul 31, 2025

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Lab Technician to develop operating procedures and perform tests for various water and wastewater treatment operations. The role involves conducting jar tests for chemical dosing optimization, bench and pilot scale evaluations, and testing for ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, and filtration systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and perform tests for water and wastewater treatment operations.

Conduct jar tests to determine and optimize chemical dosing.

Evaluate bench and pilot scale operations.

Perform columns and batch testing for ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, and filtration systems.

Collect and record data by measuring operating conditions such as pumping rates, pH, ORP, temperature, and pressure.

Operate and perform light maintenance on small-scale equipment like pumps, heaters, and mixers.

Prepare samples for testing and reagents for in-house lab analyses.

Conduct various laboratory analyses, including DO, color, temperature, ORP, alkalinity, hardness, TSS, TDS, COD, TOC, turbidity, and phosphorus/phosphate.

Pull samples for third-party laboratory analysis.

Maintain reagents, lab inventory, calibration records, and SDS documentation for lab chemicals.

Manage and communicate data effectively.

Ensure cleanliness of lab equipment and operating areas.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in laboratory, chemistry, and wet chemistry.

Ability to work precisely in solution making, measuring devices, data handling, and instrument operation.

Proficiency with standard laboratory instruments such as pH meters, TSS probes, HACH spectrophotometer, analytical balances, and volumetric glassware.

BS in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related field.

Experience in titration, reverse osmosis, quality control, and quality assurance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and grow in responsibility.

Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

The work environment requires flexibility in shift and hours, with the potential for night or weekend work as demand increases.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your

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 Creekside,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.
Job ID: 487244440
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025

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