• 2nd Shift Quality Lab Technician

    Actalent (Columbus, OH)


    Job Title: 2nd Shift Quality Lab Technician

    Job Description

    The Lab Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently performing essential duties related to quality control in a production setting. This role involves coordinating the collection of random samples from production batches and conducting a wide variety of complex testing processes to measure the physical characteristics of products. The technician will use sophisticated testing instruments and computerized record-keeping systems to ensure accuracy and precision.

    Responsibilities

    + Understand and accurately follow a batch ticket (recipe) for weights and measurements.

    + Perform complex testing processes on production batches to measure physical or chemical characteristics, including viscosity, weight per unit, flow, gloss, and color characteristics.

    + Conduct tests on materials from suppliers and production batches.

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

    + Follow daily work plans for lab work requests or project plans.

    + Accurately document work in lab notebooks, both physical and electronic.

    + Recognize and resolve roadblocks or anomalies, 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.

    + Tint batches independently.

    + Calculate resin composites.

    + Maintain quality control records using a web-based computer system.

    + Prepare records for submission.

    + Conduct tests using lab equipment, including viscosity, pH, weight per gallon, and percent solids.

    + Perform drawdowns and use ovens.

    + Maintain and perform calibrations on machines.

    Essential Skills

    + Chemistry knowledge

    + Laboratory skills

    + Color matching proficiency

    + Quality control experience

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Not color blind

    + Prior quality/wet lab experience or entry-level graduate with AS or BS in Science

    + Prior experience with color matching

    + Experience working with paint, pigments, coatings

    + Industrial lab experience doing basic wet chemistry, including viscosity, pH, and percent solids

    Work Environment

    This position is based in an industrial lab environment within the plant. The technician will be provided with personal protective equipment, including a lab coat and safety glasses. On the first day of training, steel-toed boots or shoes will be provided, with reimbursement for their cost. The facility has strong smells of chemicals and paint, so sensitivity to these odors is not suitable. The lab is large, with at least five people working on each shift at all times. The position is for the 2nd shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Training will also be conducted during the 2nd shift.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

     

    Please direct any questions or inquiries to '[email protected]'

    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 12, 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.