• Environmental Lab Technician

    Actalent (Atlanta, GA)


    Job Title: Environmental Lab Technician

    Job Description

    The Environmental Lab Technician will be responsible for receiving and logging samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), preserving samples with acid, managing consumable inventory such as bottles, COCs, labels, and shipping materials. The role involves placing orders for chemicals and supplies, peer reviewing data entry, supporting customers with filling container orders, coordinating subcontract analysis, and contacting customers as needed to ensure accuracy and clarity with requested analysis. The position also requires assisting laboratory analysts as needed. Candidates must be detail-oriented, self-directed, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

    Responsibilities

    + Receive and log samples into LIMS.

    + Preserve samples with acid.

    + Manage consumable inventory, including bottles, COCs, labels, and shipping materials.

    + Place orders for chemicals and supplies.

    + Peer review data entry.

    + Support customers with filling container orders.

    + Coordinate subcontract analysis.

    + Contact customers to ensure analysis accuracy and clarity.

    + Assist laboratory analysts as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

    + Effective communication skills.

    + Self-directed work ethic.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Degree in Chemistry or related field.

    + Experience in sample receiving preferred.

    + Desire to transition from sample receiving to lab technician.

    + Environmental laboratory experience desired.

    + Prior work experience in chemistry, environmental science, or biology is ideal.

    Work Environment

    This is an on-site position located in the basement where samples are received from shipping companies. The role is not a typical white coat position, and the work involves handling sample reception.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.