Chemistry Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Gains Hands-On Chemistry Experience | Day Shift: Monday - Friday | Offers Benefits

Job Description

The Lab Technician supports research and development and quality control activities by logging samples, performing analytical testing, monitoring product condition, and maintaining the laboratory. This role works closely with the R&D and QC teams to support blending and packaging operations for high‑performance petroleum products, using instrumental analysis to ensure reliability and conformance to specifications. The Lab Technician also participates in production floor checks and contributes to maintaining high workmanship and lab quality standards throughout the full product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Log and receive samples accurately, ensuring proper labeling, barcoding, and traceability throughout the testing process.
• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests across the full product life cycle, including but not limited to FTIR, viscosity, density, pour point, cold crank, XRF, and ICP analyses.
• Conduct wet chemistry procedures such as pipetting, titrations, and other bench‑scale techniques to support condition monitoring and product evaluation.
• Monitor product condition and support day‑to‑day testing activities to verify conformance to specifications and support initial start‑up authorization.
• Assist and collaborate with the quality department, serving as backup support for quality control testing and production floor checks as needed.
• Operate, calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Generate and record test results using the LIMS system, preparing test reports and documentation as required.
• Maintain meticulous records of results, continuing results logs, and all associated reports to uphold lab quality standards.
• Support the blending and packaging functions by providing timely analytical data and feedback to operations and R&D teams.
• Perform general lab upkeep, including maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Participate in team meetings to review data, discuss findings, and align on project and production priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Completion of Organic Chemistry coursework, including associated laboratory work.
• Proficiency with wet chemistry techniques, including pipetting and titrations.
• Ability to perform and interpret tests such as FTIR, viscosity, density, pour point, cold crank, XRF, and ICP, or strong aptitude to learn these methods quickly.

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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