Lab Technician

The Lab Technician is responsible for performing various testing procedures in a laboratory environment focused on quality control and assurance. This role involves maintaining the laboratory, conducting routine quantitative and qualitative analytical tests on in-process and final product materials, performing calculations and determinations on tests, evaluating physical and chemical characteristics, reviewing final product documentation, and releasing final product material after confirming conformance to specifications. Regular use of both standard and specialized laboratory equipment is required, along with maintaining records of analyses and tests.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples received from final product tanks, various process steps, and occasional supplemental samples associated with R&D projects.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical equipment such as GC, HPLC, ICP-MS, and FTIR.
• Ensure accurate data entry from analyses and tests before final product release.
• Maintain the laboratory at an acceptable level of cleanliness.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field, with lab classes included.
• OR Associate’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field, with wet lab classes included and/or 2 years laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in calibrating and troubleshooting analytical equipment.
• Experience with quality systems in a regulated environment including GMP requirements.
• Experience with chromatography data collection systems; Chromperfect experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in office computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures with minimal supervision.

• Experience in calibrating and troubleshooting analytical equipment preferred.
• Experience with quality systems in a regulated environment including GMP requirements preferred.
• Experience with chromatography data collection systems preferred.

This is an on-site laboratory position. The role requires physical demands such as lifting up to 55 pounds without mechanical assistance, climbing several flights of stairs multiple times per shift, standing for up to one hour without sitting, and bending and twisting motions at the waist and knees. The position also requires the ability to work a rotating shift schedule, with flexibility to work alternate schedules as needed. Benefits include billable holidays and paid time off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loudon, TN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Loudon,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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 : $20 - $22