Lab Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician Job Description
As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for performing tests on samples for quantitative analysis, quality control, and process control. You will maintain laboratory equipment and ensure the overall laboratory environment is organized and efficient.
Responsibilities
- Receive, review, and understand work orders for all received samples.
- Perform required analyses in accordance with customer, industry, and regulatory standards and requirements.
- Document all test results accurately and neatly.
- Prepare corresponding analytical reports.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control testing and assist with control charts.
- Maintain laboratory instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Comply with requirements for this safety-sensitive position, including pre-employment, random, and annual drug and alcohol testing.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology or other science-related field.
- Basic computer, mathematics, and science skills.
- Ability to learn new procedures and work independently following completion of training.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, outside consultants, and management.
- Thorough understanding of safety practices and training requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in gas or oil testing.
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in a laboratory environment, with occasional trips to collect or deliver samples. Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Product information, training, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment are provided to help protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful materials. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. Employees are required to read and understand product information, utilize available engineering controls, follow established safety guidelines and training procedures, and wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, as required by the work environment. The role entails working night shifts from 8 PM to 4 AM, with initial training on the first shift from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.50/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 Memphis, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN. About Actalent

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