Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The primary role of a Lab Technician is to conduct routine quality control laboratory tests for ion exchange resin manufacturing. This position typically works under the supervision of a chemist or senior lab technician.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain, and clean quality control laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure they conform to specifications, utilizing lab equipment.
• Analyze, gather, and record test data to create reports using charts, graphs, and narratives.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing while maintaining attention to detail and solving problems.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.
• Possess basic material knowledge of resin-associated chemicals and techniques necessary for quality control testing according to resin production requirements.
• Analyze data accurately and document and record results precisely.

Essential Skills

• Quality control
• Chemistry
• Laboratory operations
• Wet chemistry
• Titration
• Analytical chemistry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate"s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering-related disciplines is preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Ability to lift goods weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment requires long hours of standing inside the laboratory, with some office hours dedicated to data entry. The role necessitates the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) specific to laboratory settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

About Actalent

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