Lab Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

Job Overview

Join a fast‑paced laboratory environment where your work directly supports critical testing operations for the company and its clients. As a Laboratory Assistant, you’ll play a hands‑on role in sample handling, preparation, and inventory management while working closely with experienced laboratory professionals. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detail‑oriented work, thrives in structured environments, and is eager to build real‑world lab experience.

What You’ll Do

• Receive, log, and sort incoming samples to ensure accurate identification and proper storage
• Prepare samples for testing, including adding preservatives when required
• Safely handle a wide range of materials, including crude oil, refined petroleum products, fuels, LPG, petrochemicals, industrial gases, and natural gas
• Manage sample retention and disposal according to established procedures and safety standards
• Transport materials and sample boxes (20–50 boxes per week) between storage, laboratory areas, and transport vehicles
• Support laboratory staff with basic analysis assistance, data checks, approvals, and simple calculations
• Maintain precise records to ensure traceability and compliance throughout the testing process

Key Skills You’ll Use

• Sample accessioning, labeling, sorting, and preparation
• Data entry and record accuracy
• Laboratory procedures and SOP adherence
• Specimen preservation and handling
• Attention to detail in a regulated environment

What We’re Looking For

• At least 6 months of experience in a production, lab, or operational environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and regularly
• Demonstrated ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Reliability, organization, and comfort working with routine physical tasks

Work Environment & Schedule

• Fast‑paced laboratory setting processing up to 100 samples per day
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Team‑oriented environment with hands‑on learning opportunities
• Lab safety attire provided, including lab coats, safety glasses, and gloves
• Dress code: long pants, closed‑toe shoes, and shirts covering stomach, lower back, and upper arms
• Flexible scheduling available to accommodate school or academic commitments

Why This Role Matters

This position is a critical entry point into laboratory operations, offering valuable exposure to regulated processes, sample management, and real‑world laboratory workflows. It’s a strong opportunity for candidates looking to build foundational experience in scientific, technical, or industrial laboratory environments.

This is a Contract position based out of Sulphur, LA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Sulphur,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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.

Salary : $19 - $20