Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to perform tests that assist scientists in qualitative and quantitative analyses of materials. This role involves routine analyses to ensure the accuracy and applicability of test data, as well as recording data and preparing charts or graphs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analyses to check the accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of test data.
• Record data and prepare simple charts or graphs.
• Accurately follow work instructions along with established operating procedures and test methods.
• Maintain and clean laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and conducting laboratory/plant safety audits.
• Provide technical support or assistance to internal stakeholders.
• Determine durability, strength, and density parameters using hand tools.

Essential Skills

• Quality control expertise.
• Experience in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and monitor documents for several experiments simultaneously.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Logical reasoning and task completion.
• Attention to detail and observant.
• Quality assurance knowledge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related laboratory experience.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree or related work experience preferred.
• Technical Diploma.
• Experience with metals and manufacturing is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This role is set in a manufacturing environment, working primarily with metals and refractories. The typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, with a 40-hour work week during the day shift from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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 Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.

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