Lab Technician

ACTalent; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to support production with in-process and final product testing, accurate documentation, and instrument calibration in a fully onsite Etowah, TN facility.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data for product release decisions. Safety, waste management, and SOP adherence are emphasized throughout daily tasks.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Experience in production or analytical lab environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills with ability to interpret data and make release decisions independently.
• Effective verbal communication; report analytical results to production teams.
• Proficiency in Excel, data entry, and maintaining accurate records for data traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, raw material, and final product testing according to established methods and quality standards.
• Collect and label samples from production and storage areas, ensuring representative sampling and proper handling.
• Document all analyses clearly in laboratory notes and electronic databases.
• Input and maintain test data in shared drives to ensure traceability and data integrity.
• Perform instrument calibration, standardization, and routine maintenance according to SOPs.
• Monitor and manage laboratory hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper labeling, collection, and disposal per regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate in lab housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist in the development and validation of new analytical methods as needed.
• Communicate test results promptly to production and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide support during audits (ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, internal, and external)

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: $30.00

Work Schedule: Rotating 12 hour nights and days, 7:00PM to 7:00AM

The Qualtiy Lab Technician supports production by performing in-process and final product testing to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. This role is responsible for accurate documentation, data entry, instrument calibration, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, raw material, and final product testing according to established methods and quality standards.
• Collect and label samples from production and storage areas, ensuring representative sampling and proper handling.
• Document all analyses clearly and accurately in laboratory notes and electronic databases.
• Input and maintain test data in shared drives to ensure traceability and data integrity.
• Perform instrument calibration, standardization, and routine maintenance according to SOPs.
• Monitor and manage laboratory hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper labeling, collection, and disposal per regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate in lab housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist in the development and validation of new analytical methods as needed.
• Communicates test results promptly to production and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide support during audits (ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, internal, and external)

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred.
• Experience In a Production Or Analytical Laboratory Environment Preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to interpret data and make product release decisions independently.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including clear reporting of analytical results to production teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data entry, and maintaining accurate records to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and strict adherence to written procedures and SOPs.
• Commitment to improving testing efficiency, equipment reliability, analytical capability, and overall quality and process understanding.
• Laboratory and production facility setting involving exposure to chemicals and lab equipment.
• Must follow all company safety policies, including the use of required PPE.
• May involve standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to elevating safety and environmental compliance.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Etowah, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Etowah,TN.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.