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QC Laboratory Technician - Evening Shift
Job Description
As a QC Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our products meets established standards and specifications. You will learn the fundamentals of coatings technology, conduct experiments, and compile test results and analyses. Your work will involve performing lab tests to assist scientists in material analysis and documenting findings. Additionally, you will actively participate in safety programs and audits to maintain a safe work environment. You will also be involved in mixing paint batches according to formulas or developing new experimental formulas, maintaining lab equipment, and performing some ICP-MS work as part of your training.
Responsibilities
- Ensure product quality meets standards and specifications.
- Learn the basics of coatings technology and compile test results and analyses.
- Conduct experiments and tests using standard paint procedures and techniques.
- Perform lab tests to assist scientists in material analysis and document findings.
- Participate in safety programs and audits to maintain a safe work environment.
- Mix paint batches according to formulas or create new experimental formulas.
- Maintain lab equipment and areas, including routine upkeep of specific rooms and cabinets.
- Perform some ICP-MS work as part of training.
Essential Skills
- 1-3 years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in English.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
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 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 Dec 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.
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 for other accommodation options.
Salary : $22 - $24