Analytical Lab Technician for Materials & Wastewater

Actalent; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in Lancaster, OH, to perform sample preparation and analytical testing on materials and wastewater. You will operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment, oversee daily wastewater quality management, and support battery process improvements in a regulated lab.

The role requires hands-on ICP-OES experience, EPA/NPDES familiarity, and the ability to work independently within SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience with ICP-OES and wastewater environmental testing.
• Proficiency in sample preparation and digestion techniques.
• Familiarity with EPA methods and NPDES testing.
• Experience in ISO-regulated laboratory environments.
• Ability to perform routine analytical testing independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analytical testing using proper prep and digestion techniques.
• Perform analytical testing following SOPs and standard methods.
• Document results and submit reports to relevant personnel.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Oversee wastewater quality management to meet discharge limits.
• Provide technical guidance on wastewater quality management when needed.
• Investigate and resolve issues in wastewater testing.
• Perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Arrange service/repairs when in-house capacity is exceeded.
• Conduct limited research to optimize battery-related processes.
• Prepare chemical solutions and dilutions to specified concentrations.
• Calibrate instruments and perform QC practices.

Skills

ICP instrumentation

Wastewater testing

Sample preparation

Wet chemistry

EPA/NPDES knowledge

Calibration procedures

Instrumentation troubleshooting

ISO-regulated lab

Independent testing

Tools

ICP-OES

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in Lancaster, OH, to perform sample preparation and analytical testing on materials and wastewater. You will operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment, oversee daily wastewater quality management, and support battery process improvements in a regulated lab.

The role requires hands-on ICP-OES experience, EPA/NPDES familiarity, and the ability to work independently within SOPs.