Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Pay Rate: $30.00/hour Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)

Position Summary

The Quality Lab Technician supports production operations by performing in-process and final product testing to ensure quality standards and product specifications are met. This role is responsible for accurate testing, documentation, data management, instrument calibration, and maintaining a safe, organized laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform in-process, raw material, and final product testing in accordance with established methods and quality standards.
- Collect, label, and properly handle samples from production and storage areas to ensure representative sampling.
- Accurately document analytical results in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases.
- Enter and maintain test data in shared systems to ensure traceability and data integrity.
- Perform instrument calibration, standardization, and routine maintenance according to SOPs.
- Manage laboratory hazardous waste streams, including proper labeling, collection, and disposal in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory through routine housekeeping activities.
- Assist with the development and validation of new analytical methods as needed.
- Communicate test results promptly to production and quality teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to analytical accuracy, efficiency, and laboratory safety.
- Assist during audits, including ISO 9001, Halal, Kosher, internal, and external audits.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field preferred.
- Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or analytical laboratory environment preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret data and independently make product release decisions.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data entry systems.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, hazardous waste management, and adherence to SOPs.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, process improvement, and operational excellence.

Work Environment

- Laboratory and production facility environment with exposure to chemicals and laboratory equipment.
- Must comply with all company safety policies and required PPE standards.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and supporting environmental compliance initiatives.

Experience Level: Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Etowah, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Etowah, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Etowah,TN. 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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):
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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