Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician Aquatic Toxicology Job Description
This role involves performing routine aquatic toxicology laboratory tests and experiments in a controlled lab environment, following established protocols to generate accurate and reliable data. The lab technician supports the maintenance of test organisms, ensures laboratory equipment and glassware remain in optimal condition, and contributes to quality control and accreditation compliance. The position requires strong technical skills in chemistry and biology, careful documentation, and effective collaboration with a laboratory team.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine aquatic toxicology laboratory tests and experiments in accordance with established protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Culture and maintain stocks of aquatic test organisms to ensure their availability and suitability for testing.
- Wash, sterilize, and maintain glassware used in culturing and testing to support accurate and contamination-free analyses.
- Analyze samples and interpret data to ensure accurate and reliable results are obtained.
- Maintain laboratory equipment by cleaning, calibrating, and verifying that instruments are functioning properly.
- Perform quality control checks to ensure testing procedures and results comply with accreditation standards and internal quality requirements.
- Document all findings and maintain accurate, organized records of experiments, test conditions, and results.
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate testing activities, share findings, and support continuous improvement in laboratory practices.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in an environmental biology discipline or a BS in Chemistry or Biology.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality laboratory results.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
- Hands-on experience with pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and conductivity meters.
- Experience performing alkalinity and hardness titrations.
- Experience measuring ammonia and chlorine in water samples.
- Practical laboratory skills in wet chemistry techniques.
- Knowledge of quality control practices in a laboratory setting.
- Foundational knowledge in chemistry and biology relevant to aquatic toxicology testing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in an aquatic toxicology or environmental laboratory setting.
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and laboratory quality systems.
- Strong organizational skills for managing multiple tests, samples, and records.
- Ability to follow detailed written procedures and standard operating protocols consistently.
- Comfort with data recording, basic data analysis, and maintaining clear laboratory documentation.
Work Environment
This position is based in a laboratory environment focused on aquatic toxicology and environmental testing. You will work primarily at laboratory benches and with specialized equipment such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity meters, as well as instruments used for ammonia, chlorine, and titration measurements. The role involves regular handling of glassware, chemical reagents, and aquatic test organisms, with an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and adherence to laboratory protocols. Work typically follows standard laboratory hours, with tasks driven by test schedules and quality control requirements. Appropriate laboratory attire, including the use of personal protective equipment, is required to maintain a safe and professional work setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Syracuse, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 position based out of Syracuse, NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Syracuse,NY. About Actalent

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