R&D Lab Technician

Actalent • Saint Paul, MN • 4h ago

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The laboratory technician plays a crucial role in conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests to aid scientists and engineers in qualitative and quantitative analyses of solid and liquid materials, particularly within the institutional cleaning chemical market. This position supports multiple projects and teams, focusing on machine ware washing chemicals, equipment, and ware performance testing.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests under direct supervision, controlling variable conditions and noting unusual events or departures from prescribed test conditions.

Recommend improvements to experimental procedures.

Accurately measure and record test results in a laboratory notebook.

Assist higher-level technical personnel in analyzing and interpreting experimental data, making preliminary evaluations and recommending acceptance or rejection.

Help maintain productivity and organization within a busy research laboratory.

Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and suggest improvements.

Participate in scientific discussions and apply critical thinking.

Assemble test materials and equipment to expedite procedures.

Assist in analyzing and interpreting experimental data.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in chemistry, biochemistry, and laboratory practices.

Experience in quality assurance and analytical chemistry.

Familiarity with wet chemistry and sample testing.

Strong data entry and quality control skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate's Degree required; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred.

Work Environment

The role is 100% onsite with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (flexible hours). The facility boasts a beautiful campus with a walking path and an on-site cafeteria offering diverse options and an outdoor terrace for lunch breaks.

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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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 job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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