What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Actalent?
Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Laboratory Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing experiments following established standard operating procedures maintaining lab equipment and supplies and ensuring safety in our wet lab facilities. This role plays a critical part in supporting the smooth operation of our laboratory and contributing to the success of our research and development activities.
Responsibilities:
- Executing established standard operating procedures SOPs which includes cleaning laboratory glassware using appropriate techniques preparing and processing organic solutions and handling electrical and mechanical components in our system.
- Accurately document all laboratory experiments including objectives methods results and observations. Ensure traceability and reproducibility of experiments.
- Organize and maintain laboratory parts supplies and equipment. Conduct regular inventory checks and reorder supplies as necessary.
- Prepare reports or summaries of experimental findings as needed for internal review and collaboration. Communicate effectively regarding laboratory needs issues or changes.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field e.g. chemistry biology biochemistry engineering or equivalent with 5 years of related experience.
- Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques involving organic chemicals and solvents and additional training will be provided.
- Organizational skills and ability to manage inventory.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines for handling hazardous chemicals use of personal protective equipment PPE and operation of lab safety equipment like fume hoods.
- Good documentation communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience in organic chemistry optics and crystallization.
- Experience in slicing and polishing brittle samples such as glass and ceramics.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Redmond,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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 : $30 - $35