What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Actalent?
Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
This role is for a Lab Technician who will work Sunday through Thursday on the 3rd shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The technician will perform various wet chemistry tests on raw materials, in-process, and finished products, along with sustainability tests and routine benchtop testing, including titration, viscosity, pH, HPLC, density, microbial testing, and GC. The role requires sample collection from the production floor and effective communication with different departments. The technician will work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Perform wet chemistry tests on raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
- Conduct sustainability tests.
- Perform routine benchtop testing, including titration, viscosity, pH, HPLC, density, microbial testing, and GC.
- Collect samples from the production floor for testing.
- Communicate effectively between departments as necessary.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in wet chemistry and titration.
- Experience with quality control and analytical chemistry.
- Understanding of basic chemistry testing.
- Basic computer skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Science (Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
- Knowledge of GMP and laboratory practices.
- Knowledge in microbiology and chemical analysis.
Work Environment
The majority of the work will be conducted in the lab, with occasional sample collection from the production floor. The facility is large, requiring approximately 10 minutes to traverse, and a bike may be used for quicker access. The position operates on a Sunday to Thursday schedule during the 3rd shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Opportunities for advancement within the lab or transfer to other facilities are available due to expansion.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wooster, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $21.53/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 Wooster,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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 : $21 - $22
