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Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

The Lab Technician will be responsible for sample testing throughout all stages of the life cycle of raw materials, ensuring quality documentation and adherence to GMP environmental protocol in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct raw material testing, chemical analysis, and wet chemistry procedures.

+ Analyze samples for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.

+ Maintain batch records and adhere to GMP guidelines.

+ Utilize analytical instrumentation such as GC-MS and autoclaves.

+ Perform viscosity, density, pH testing, and NIR analysis.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in raw material testing and chemical analysis.

+ Experience with GMP protocols and wet chemistry techniques.

+ Knowledge of analytical instrumentation and procedures such as melting point and viscosity.

+ Ability to conduct Ph testing and NIR analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biological Sciences.

+ Ideal experience of 2 years in food, flavor, or chemical manufacturing environments, but 1 year is acceptable.

+ Familiarity with Gas Chromatography and other analytical instruments.

+ Skill in wet chemistry techniques including saponification and hydroxyl value.

+ Ability to standardize chemicals and solutions.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced with a close-knit team. Lab technicians will typically work with 1-2 other people in the lab at a time. The role involves alternating 12-hour shifts, with a schedule that includes working 48 hours one week and 36 hours the next. The shift pattern follows a 6am-6pm schedule, with occasional flexibility to work night shifts from 6pm-6am. There is a 6-week training period on the day shift from 8am-4pm. Employees enjoy double time for working holidays, above market pay, and four weeks of PTO once converted to full-time.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Maywood,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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.