Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician Job Description The Lab Technician plays a crucial role in sample logging, testing, condition monitoring, and maintaining laboratory standards. Collaborating closely with the research and development team, the technician ensures that all instrumental analyses are carried out efficiently to uphold reliability and conformance to specifications. Responsibilities

- Conduct condition monitoring and assist in running lab tests.
- Support the quality department with sample analysis and production floor checks.
- Perform tasks such as pipetting, titrations, Auto viscometer analysis, fuel dilution assessments, FT-IR, and ICP.
- Communicate effectively using the LIMS system, ensuring precise labeling and barcode management.
- Maintain lab quality standards and ensure consistent record-keeping and documentation.
- Prepare test reports and results using the LIMS system.

Essential Skills

- Proficiency in titration and wet chemistry techniques.
- 1+ year experience working with ICP.
- Experience in quality assurance and analytical chemistry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- BA in Chemistry is a plus.
- Experience in working with fluids is beneficial.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, verified by references.

Work Environment The lab technician will work Monday to Friday from 3:30 PM to 1:30 AM, with the possibility of 5-7 hours of overtime weekly. The position includes a one-hour lunch break and may offer flexible hours on Fridays depending on production needs, ensuring a 40-hour work week. The work environment includes 95% time spent in the lab and 5% on the production floor completing QC checks. The lab features a three-person team focused on quality, product development, and condition monitoring, offering opportunities for skill development in various types of analysis. The company provides a supportive culture with a lounge, entertainment area, and a fully-equipped kitchen in the break room.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shreveport, LA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Shreveport, LA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Shreveport,LA. 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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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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