• R&D Lab Technician

    Actalent (Columbus, OH)


    R&D Lab Technician

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    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated R&D Lab Technician to join our team. This role involves preparing and testing various formulas and wet samples, applying them to lab metals, baking them, and evaluating their properties. You will perform standard testing procedures with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

    Responsibilities

    + Put together formulas and process them, prepare wet samples, apply them on lab metal, bake them, and test those properties.

    + Conduct testing including viscosity, density, weight per gallon, color development, adhesion testing, cure testing, solids, flexibility, and solvent resistance.

    + Understand and follow a batch ticket (recipe) with a high degree of accuracy for weights and measurements.

    + Perform standard testing procedures, including preparation of materials, with attention to detail and high quality.

    + Follow daily work plan for Lab Work Request or project plan.

    + Accurately document work in lab notebooks, either physical or electronic.

    + Recognize roadblocks or anomalies, resolve them or communicate concerns with a chemist in a timely manner.

    + Ensure raw materials are available and correctly labeled.

    + Correctly label and mail samples.

    + Maintain a clean and organized work environment and perform equipment calibration and testing procedures as assigned.

    + Maintain appropriate levels of housekeeping and 5S organization in the lab.

    + Maintain and promote a safe work environment, comply with safety policies and procedures, and follow safe work practices for personal and equipment safety.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in Laboratory work, Wet chemistry, and R&D.

    + Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + An AS or BS in Science is preferred.

    + Candidates can be non-degreed if they have one year of wet chemistry lab experience.

    Work Environment

    This role is based in an industrial lab environment within the plant, which includes strong smells of paints, so candidates should not be sensitive to these conditions. The team comprises 20 total R&D lab technicians.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Columbus,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 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.