Job Details

Quality Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow a batch ticket (recipe) with high degree of accuracy for weights and measurements.

• Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes on production batches to measure product's physical or chemical characteristics, including viscosity, weight per unit of measure, flow, gloss, color characteristics, and other similar tests.

• Test materials from suppliers and batches from production.

• Perform standard testing procedures, including preparation of materials, with attention to detail and high quality.

• Follow daily work plan for Lab Work Request or project plan.

• Accurately document work in lab notebooks (either physical or electronic).

• Recognize roadblocks or anomalies; resolve them or communicate concerns with a chemist in a timely manner.

• Ensure raw materials are available and correctly labelled.

• Correctly label and mail samples.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Tint batches without assistance.

• Calculate resin composites.

• Maintain QC records using a web-based computer system.

• Prepare records for submission.

• Perform testing on lab equipment such as viscosity, pH, weight per gallon, and % solids.

• Perform draw downs.

• Use ovens.

• Maintain and perform calibrations on machines.

Essential Skills

• Prior quality/wet lab experience or entry-level graduate with AS or BS in Science.

• Not color blind.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with color matching.

• Experience working with paint, pigments, and coatings.

• Industrial lab experience doing basic wet chemistry such as viscosity, pH, and % solids.

Work Environment

This is an industrial lab environment in the plant. You will be provided with PPE, including a lab coat and safety glasses. On the first day of training, you will be sent to get steel-toed boots/shoes, and reimbursement will be provided. The facility has strong smells of chemicals and paint, so sensitivity to these should be considered. The lab is large, with at least 5 people on each shift at all times.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.25 - $25.25/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 ...@actalentservices.com ( ...@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.