Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Chemistry Lab Technician

Long Term Opportunity | Day Shift (Monday - Friday) | Offers Benefits Job Description The Chemistry Lab Technician performs a variety of laboratory operations focused on paint appearance and physical properties testing, with a strong emphasis on quality control of paint batches. This role supports research and development activities, including color matching and performance testing, while contributing to quality assurance process development and documentation. The Lab Technician also maintains regulatory and internal documentation and ensures proper calibration of laboratory instruments. Responsibilities

- Perform laboratory operations related to paint appearance and physical properties testing to ensure products meet required standards.
- Conduct quality control testing of paint batches and accurately document results.
- Learn and apply dispensing processes to safely and effectively use various paint application and blending tools.
- Assist with and perform research and development activities, including color matching and performance testing of coatings.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of quality assurance processes.
- Maintain regulatory and internal documentation in an organized and compliant manner.
- Perform routine calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
- Follow established laboratory procedures, safety guidelines, and best practices during all testing and handling activities.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot testing issues and support continuous improvement in laboratory processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Physics, or similar degree.
- Interest in specialty coatings and their application in manufacturing environments.

Work Environment This position is based on site in a laboratory setting, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Lab Technician works with paint, coatings, and related chemicals, using laboratory instruments, dispensing systems, and paint application and blending tools. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to established procedures. The organization promotes a quality work environment that encourages employee development and fosters mutual respect among co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 Shakopee, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee,MN. 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
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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