Laboratory Technician (Nights)

Job Title: Laboratory Technician Job Description The Laboratory Technician performs inprocess, final, and retain sample testing for prepolymers, curatives, and crop products in a dynamic laboratory environment. This role calculates batch adjustments, operates and maintains a wide range of analytical equipment, supports quality control activities, and ensures accurate data entry into laboratory information systems. The technician contributes directly to product quality, shelflife evaluation, and root cause investigations while maintaining a clean, safe, and wellorganized lab. Responsibilities

- Perform inprocess, final, and retain sample testing for prepolymers, curatives, and crop products in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Calculate and document adjustments for inprocess batches for all products to ensure they meet required specifications.
- Operate and maintain analytical laboratory equipment, including HPLC, GC, auto titrators, and other wet chemistry and analytical instruments.
- Conduct titrations and other wet chemistry tests to support quality control and product release.
- Perform testing on retain samples to support shelflife extension studies and root cause investigations for quality issues.
- Enter test results and related data accurately into LIMS and SAP systems to maintain complete and traceable records.
- Review certificates of analysis (COA) and perform necessary tests to approve incoming raw materials for use in production.
- Prepare batch tickets for conventional and low free urethane products, ensuring all information is accurate and complete.
- Carry out basic laboratory functions such as stocking chemicals and consumables, disposing of waste in accordance with procedures, and washing glassware.
- Ship samples as needed, ensuring correct documentation, labeling, and handling requirements are met.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe laboratory environment, following all relevant safety and housekeeping guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to coordinate testing priorities and share relevant results.
- Multitask and manage workload effectively in a fastpaced, dynamic work environment while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

- Associate degree in a science discipline required.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology is acceptable even with no prior work experience.
- Handson experience with HPLC and GC instrumentation.
- Proficiency with titrations and wet chemistry techniques.
- Foundational knowledge of analytical chemistry and quality control principles.
- Ability to perform accurate data entry into systems such as LIMS and SAP.
- Good computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication skills to share results and collaborate with team members.
- Ability to multitask and handle the stress and pressure of a dynamic work environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Interest in working with chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals, and plastics.
- Ability to learn and follow detailed laboratory procedures and quality standards.
- Strong organizational skills for managing samples, documentation, and batch tickets.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.
- Willingness to work overnight shifts and adapt to different shift schedules during training.
- Comfort working with laboratory information systems and enterprise software such as LIMS and SAP.

Work Environment This position is based in a laboratory environment as part of a team of approximately 6 to 8 people. The role operates primarily on third shift, with typical hours from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. There is a structured training period of about three months, starting with 1 to 1.5 months on first shift before transitioning to third shift. The lab uses analytical technologies such as HPLC, GC, auto titrators, and other wet chemistry equipment, supported by systems like LIMS and SAP for data management. The environment is fastpaced and qualityfocused, with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and collaboration. Dress is appropriate for a laboratory setting, including any required personal protective equipment in line with safety protocols.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gastonia, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.80 - $23.80/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 Gastonia, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 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.

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