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Materials Laboratory Technician

Lensa
Dublin, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
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Materials Laboratory Technician

INTERESTED CANDIDATES CAN SEND UPDATED RESUMES TO CSTUDEBA @ACTALENTSERVICES.COM OR TEXT CARRIE AT 937. 903. 3402 TO SET UP A PHONE INTERVIEW!

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Materials Lab Technician to join our team - the ideal candidate has worked with hydraulics in the past. You will be responsible for receiving samples, running dimensional analysis reports using specialized microscopes, and operating a hydraulic machine press to stress test materials and prepare the samples. This role also involves potentially performing lab experiments, supporting inventory and parts management, and developing standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform tasks on projects related to materials selection and corrosion testing and analysis, including experimental setup, data collection, and data reporting.
  • Inspect, test, repair, and install equipment.
  • Work in one or more areas of technical expertise to develop the capability of working independently on project activities while performing work under the supervision of the project investigator.
  • Assist more experienced technicians, technologists, and professionals with technical assignments.
  • Follow the Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality Assurance program on projects.
  • Record research activities performed in a lab book.
  • Set up and run laboratory experiments.
  • Analyze test specimens.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, such as solution preparation, cleaning test cells, moving items throughout the lab, and calibrating equipment following a prescribed procedure.

Must Have Skills

  • Experience in hydraulics testing and machine operation.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and utilize tools.
  • Experience in inventory, materials, and parts management.
  • Chemistry experience or knowledge, either from a degree or work experience, is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Understanding of a lab environment.
  • Experience in chemical engineering and chemical testing is a plus.
  • Experience in materials testing.

Work Environment

You will work in a lab and mechanical test setting with other technicians. Standard working hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, with a flexible start time between 7 AM and 9 AM. The position is on a 6-12 month contract to hire. This lab, located in Dublin, is unique as it sits between research and production labs, offering varied projects and significant exposure to international business, including upstream work and renewable energy projects. The lab is one of the largest globally for hydrogen corrosion testing and also conducts CO2 capture, transfer, and storage testing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dublin, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Dublin,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026.

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 ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $22 - $25

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