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We are hiring for an Entry-Level Lab Technician here in the Columbus, Ohio area! This is a long-term career opportunity for somebody looking to grow their career in the sciences. We have openings both on the Quality and the R&D team depending on experience.

We are open to multiple areas of experience for this role, including the following:

+ Entry level Bachelors Degree in a scientific field

+ Associates Degree in a scientific field (depending on specific coursework and/or additional experience)

+ High School Diploma/GED IF you have experience performing similar laboratory testing in another role (relevant experience is a must in this case).

Job Description

The Lab Technician will be performing Quality or R&D testing on paint and coating products. Most testing will be basic wet chemistry testing.

Responsibilities

Some specific responsibilities apply only to the Quality or Research & Development departments, so specifics may vary.

+ Follow batch tickets and ensure they are weighed and measured accurately.

+ Perform testing including viscosity, pH, weight per unit of gallon, flow, gloss, color characteristics (compared with standards), and various other similar tests.

+ Putting together formulas and processing them, preparing wet samples and applying them on lab metal and baking them out and testing those properties.

+ Conduct tests on materials from suppliers and batches from production.

+ 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.

+ Ensure raw materials are available and correctly labeled.

+ Correctly label and mail samples.

+ Tint batches.

+ Calculate resin composites.

Qualifications:

Candidates may come from one of the following backgrounds:

+ Bachelors Degree in a scientific field

+ Associates Degree in a scientific field depending on laboratory coursework and/or additional experience

+ Would consider someone non-degreed if you have experience utilizing similar laboratory techniques.

+ Must not be color blind.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.25 - $25.25/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 3, 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.