Chemical Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting industry-specific laboratory tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Engage in safety-related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of safety procedures and regulations.
- Perform industry-specific laboratory tests using established procedures and assist in developing and modifying tests as needed.
- Complete preliminary analysis and interpretation of test results, prepare reports, memos, and presentations, and communicate results to appropriate parties.
- Operate specialized test equipment according to established procedures and maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Purchase and maintain an adequate inventory of samples and lab supplies, ensuring a neat, clean, and safe work area.
- Maintain technical expertise through training and seminars to support required activities.
- Prepare lab batches of formulations to meet objectives and analyze various blends and base stocks to determine properties.
- Lift 40 lbs. safely on a routine basis.
- Perform non-standardized laboratory procedures independently or with guidance from experienced personnel.
- Represent the company with customers and industry organizations at the management's direction and train other personnel as necessary.
- Ensure complete ISO documentation is maintained and participate in ISO-related activities.
Essential Skills
- Degree in any scientific field, either Associate or Bachelor's.
- Demonstrated lab and/or chemistry training or experience.
- Strong decision-making skills, even under pressure and with incomplete information.
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize complex patterns.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and convincingly.
- Ability to manage performance and achieve challenging goals.
- Collaborative skills to work across organizational matrices to achieve business objectives.
- Project management skills to manage tasks and achieve completion within the agreed framework.
- Openness to innovation and the ability to generate breakthrough solutions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in chemical R&D, biology, and quality control.
- Ability to influence without authority.
Work Environment
The position involves working directly in the lab with samples and provides an individual office. The work environment supports a culture of upward movement, with opportunities for internal career growth, as demonstrated by the career progression of current team leads. A comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k match, is offered.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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