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Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician plays a critical role in sample logging, testing, condition monitoring, and lab upkeep as part of the Quality team. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with the R&D team, handle samples, and perform production floor checks. Key responsibilities include lab testing, supporting blending and packaging functions of high-performance petroleum products, and ensuring reliability and conformance to specifications through instrumental analysis.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor conditions, assist in running lab tests, and support the quality department.

+ Perform tasks such as pipetting, titrations, fuel dilution, labeling, bar coding, and maintaining lab quality standards.

+ Conduct lab tests throughout the full product lifecycle, including FTIR, Viscosity, Density, Pour-point, Cold Crank, XRF, and ICP.

+ Calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot instruments.

+ Manage sample receiving, in-process testing, result generation, and lab upkeep.

+ Prepare results using the LIMS system and compile test reports as required.

+ Maintain lab quality standards and document continuous results and other reports.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with titration, laboratory techniques, wet chemistry, QA/QC processes.

+ Proficiency in laboratory tasks such as pipetting and viscosity testing.

+ Familiarity with ICP and ICP-MS instruments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related lab sciences field.

+ 6-12 months of academic or quality lab experience.

+ Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of instruments.

+ Hands-on experience such as fixing cars or using hand tools.

+ Comfortability in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong communication and teamwork skills.

+ Ability to multitask and work independently.

Work Environment

This role is primarily lab-based, with 95% of time spent in the lab and 5% on the production floor for QC checks. The Quality Control Team consists of a 6-8 person group covering Quality, Product Development, and Condition Monitoring, utilizing 20+ different instruments and machines. The work culture is outgoing, and the company provides a supportive environment with great growth potential.

The shift is 9 hours from Monday to Thursday and 4 hours on Friday, with variations based on production needs. Initial training lasts four weeks, with the first two weeks from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (M-Th) and 12 PM to 4 PM (Fri). The following two weeks are from 5 PM to 1 AM (M-Th) and 2 PM to 10 PM (Fri). The employee will work independently from 8 PM to 1 AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 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.