Lab Technician - Actalent : Job Details

Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

The lab technician is responsible for testing incoming raw materials to specifications, setting up and conducting corrosion testing, creating and maintaining test records/logs, supporting other lab technicians as needed, and following laboratory SOPs and certifications in compliance with internal and A2LA certification. The lab technician will conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of raw materials in the laboratory for quality or process control, set up and operate various lab instrumentation including standard salt fog cabinets, cyclic corrosion chambers, pH meters, hydrometers, and various analytical lab equipment. Additional duties include mixing testing solutions per specification, setting up/monitoring tests, accurately entering test data to appropriate locations, chamber/lab housekeeping, maintaining, repairing, and replacing test equipment, and performing other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager.

Hard Skills

+ Failure Analysis

+ Analytical

+ Investigative

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in DETROIT, Michigan.

Work Environment

This position is in the Analytical lab, one of three labs: QC, R&D, and Analytical. The pace will vary, with most of the harder work being project-based. Customers will send back a failing product, and this person has to test and recommend changes based on their findings.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] ( [email protected]) for other accommodation options.