• Lab Technician

    Actalent (Camden, NJ)


    ***Lab Technician – Interviews Happening This Week***

     

    Compensation: $35.00 to 38.00 an hour

     

    Duration: 9 months contract to hire

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    About the Role

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Lab Technician to join our small but dynamic laboratory team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong chemistry background and hands-on experience in oil testing and quality control. You’ll be working in a well-established company that has been a trusted partner to major utility companies like PSE&G since 1957.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Perform routine and specialized testing on used motor oil, including:

    + Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Point

    + BS&W by Centrifuge

    + pH testing

    + PCB testing using Gas Chromatography (GC)

    + Total Halogens using Dexsil Test Kit

    + Follow all lab safety protocols and SOPs

    + Accurately document and report test results

    + Maintain lab equipment and cleanliness

    + Collaborate with team members and report to Lab Supervisors (Sandip/Tom)

    Must-Have Qualifications

    + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

    + 3+ years of laboratory testing experience, specifically with PCBs using GC

    + 2+ years of experience with BS&W, Flash Point, and Total Halogens testing using Dexsil Test Kit

    + Proficiency with pH meters and general laboratory procedures

     

    Nice-to-Have Skills

     

    + Experience with wet chemistry techniques

    + Background in oil testing and quality control

    + Familiarity with writing or following SOPs

     

    Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to sammurray @astoncarter.com ([email protected]) along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position more in detail.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 Camden,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.