Location: Fairfield,OH, USA
Chemical Lab Technician
DESCRIPTION:
This position will focus on supporting our Chemical Engineers in research, experiments, testing, and lab maintenance. You will perform standard laboratory tasks and maintenance in a plant chemistry lab space while working among a team of operators, engineers, and scientists. You will be involved in preparing materials and equipment for experiments, as well as assisting with data collection. The ideal candidate works well in a team, follows detailed instructions carefully and safely, and stops and asks questions when anything is unclear.
This is a 3 month contract with the potential to get extended or become long term.
Shift: Rotating 12's 2-2-3 schedule. 7am-7pm
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Weighing and pouring large quantities of solids and liquids
* Safely operate balances, pH meters, and ICP
* Safely perform acid/base chemistry by following SOPs
* Gathering and recording data into a lab notebook and/or Microsoft Office applications
* Clearly communicating methods used and tasks accomplished
* Sampling incoming raw materials and preparing those samples for testing
QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School diploma or GED
* Previous experience in a laboratory environment performing basic lab work such as pipetting, balance, pH testing, and following SOPs (must be industry experience and not just from a school environment)
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
* Ability to set priorities, multi-task, and adapt to ever-changing needs with the proven ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
* Experience working in a PPE environment
* Able to work with hands to build and construct
* Able to lift 20+ pounds to counter height and over shoulders multiple times a day
* Able to sit, stand, and move about the lab for 12-hour shifts
* ICP experience (not mandatory, but nice to have)
Work Environment
The work schedule is slated until February, with the potential to be extended or become long-term. The company will reevaluate in January whether to make these positions long-term. Shifts include one spot for 7:00 am - 7:00 pm on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule and one spot for 7:00 pm - 7:00 am with a 10% shift differential. You will be required to work in a PPE environment, sit, stand, and move about the lab for 12-hour shifts.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.60
* 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 Fairfield,OH.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 9, 2024.
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.
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