Analytical Chemistry Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Log and receive samples, perform in-process testing, and maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities.
• Conduct condition monitoring and run laboratory tests to support the Quality department and production operations.
• Execute laboratory tests throughout the full product life cycle, including but not limited to FTIR, viscosity, density, XRF, and ICP analyses.
• Calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Generate test results using the LIMS system and prepare clear, complete test reports as required.
• Maintain lab quality standards at all times, ensuring continuous documentation of results, records, and all other required reports.
• Support the blending and packaging functions of high-performance petroleum products through timely and accurate testing and approvals.
• Perform routine lab upkeep, including organization, cleanliness, and readiness of instruments and work areas.
• Conduct production floor quality control checks as needed to verify conformance to specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related laboratory sciences coursework.
• 6–12 months of academic or quality laboratory experience.

Essential Skills

• Uses instrumental analysis to support blending and packaging operations.
• Performs day-to-day monitoring and testing.
• Provides initial start-up authorization to ensure reliability and conformance to specifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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