Lab Technician (Night Shift)

Laboratory Technician Job Description We are seeking a diligent and skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team in conducting essential testing and analysis for our specialty chemical products. This position is a backfill opportunity due to a current lab technician relocating. The role involves a variety of tasks including sample testing, equipment operation, and data management to ensure product quality and compliance. Responsibilities

- Perform in-process, final, and retain sample testing for prepolymers, curatives, and crop products.
- Calculate adjustments for in-process batches for all products.
- Operate and maintain analytical equipment including HPLC, GC, and Auto Titrators.
- Conduct testing on retain samples for shelf life extension or root cause investigation.
- Enter data into LIMS and SAP systems accurately.
- Approve incoming raw materials based on Certificate of Analysis (COA) results and required tests.
- Prepare batch tickets for conventional and Low Free urethane products.
- Perform basic laboratory functions such as stocking chemicals, disposing of waste, washing glassware, shipping samples, and maintaining a clean laboratory environment.

Essential Skills

- Proficiency in operating HPLC, GC, and performing titrations.
- Strong understanding of chemistry principles.
- Experience with data entry, LIMS, SAP, and quality control processes.
- Knowledge of prepolymers, polymers, and crop products testing.
- Competence in using laboratory equipment such as viscometer and particle size analyzer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Associate degree in Science required, Bachelors degree in Chemistry preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication skills and ability to multitask.
- Capability to handle stress and pressure in a dynamic work environment.

Work Environment The role is based in a laboratory setting, currently staffed by six team members. The successful candidate will report directly to the Quality Control Supervisor. The work environment supports collaboration and innovation, ensuring a clean and organized space to conduct various laboratory activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Gastonia, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 position based out of Gastonia, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Gastonia,NC. 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.

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.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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