Quality Lab Technician

Actalent connects visionary companies with specialized engineering and sciences talent to advance innovation and speed to market.

About the role

The Quality Lab Technician performs essential chemical testing in a fast-paced laboratory, primarily using GC (the most critical skill) and techniques such as HPLC, GC, pH, FTIR, percent solids, viscosity, color, odor, appearance, and titrations. The role involves 80% lab work (product testing, blending samples, documenting results), 10% on production lines, and 10% paperwork/data entry. Testing includes liquid contents for aerosol products and occasional aerosolized product tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing using HPLC, GC, pH, FTIR, and other wet chemistry techniques.
• Conduct product testing and blend samples in the lab.
• Document test results accurately in paperwork and notebooks.
• Spend the majority of time in the lab with some time on production lines.
• Test liquid contents for aerosol products and occasionally test aerosolized products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 1-2+ years of GC or LC experience in any industry.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, pH, FTIR, and other wet chemistry techniques.

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field is preferred.

Work Environment

• Second shift hours: 3 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Occasional weekend work or overtime may be required.
• Shift premium offered.
• Proper PPE (safety glasses, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs) provided and mandatory.
• Physical demands: 75% standing, 25% sitting, occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Team includes a Quality Manager and several QC Chemists for support.

Pay

Pay range: $56,160.00 – $66,560.00/year. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401k match.
• Holiday and PTO.

Schedule

Second shift: 3 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend work or overtime may be required.

Location

Fully onsite position in Edgerton, WI.