Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Join our team as a Laboratory Technician where you will support Sr. Chemists in the research laboratory. Your responsibilities will include measuring pH, color using UV-Vis, and water activity. You will also set up stability tests, prepare samples, and place them in temperature chambers. You will dilute samples and portion out samples for sensory testing. Additionally, you will prepare samples for microbiological submissions, clean glassware, load samples to HPLC, perform quantitative analysis, and perform absorption, carbon, and resin filtration. This role is crucial in supporting several projects involving new product development and modifying procedures the company.

Hard Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field

• Previous laboratory experience from undergraduate coursework and basic understanding of glassware and laboratory safety.

• Experience with UV-vis Spectroscopy and HPLC sample prep is a plus

• Ideal candidate will be looking to go back to school in the next 1-2 years.

Soft Skills

• Precise weighing

• Efficient work

• Good record keeping

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Environment

Will be supporting the company's Product Development Lab. First shift opportunity with flexible start times around 8am.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.

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