Lab Technician

Actalent; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan with pre/post tax options

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/ Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician for an on-site contract-to-hire role in Garland, TX. The position involves performing laboratory tests, determining chemical properties, and operating equipment while maintaining accurate records.

The role lasts about 9 months with the potential for conversion to a permanent position. Daily responsibilities include data entry, equipment calibration, and responding to standard customer questions related to formulas and mixtures.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience required.
• Chemistry knowledge required.
• Strong research skills required.
• Experience with chemical testing and color matching.
• Basic math proficiency required.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests according to prescribed standards.
• Determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Set up, readjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Enter data to maintain records and update information.
• Respond to standard customer questions regarding formulas and the mixture process.
• Calibrate and maintain standard equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Chemistry knowledge

Research skills

Chemical testing

Color differentiation

Basic math

Documentation

Direction following

1 year lab experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

As a Lab Technician, you will perform laboratory tests and other work using both conventional and computerized machines. Your role involves determining chemical and physical characteristics or composition, setting up and operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining records and data. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with customer products and manage a variety of projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests according to prescribed standards.
• Determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Set up, readjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Enter data to maintain records and update information.
• Respond to standard customer questions regarding formulas and the mixture process.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate standard equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Laboratory experience
• Chemistry knowledge
• Research skills
• Chemical testing
• Color matching
• Basic math proficiency
• Good organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to take direction

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year of chemical lab experience preferred
• Experience with color differentiation

Work Environment

The position is in an industrial lab, not a clean room or biological lab environment. The role offers flexible first shift hours, Monday through Friday, typically working an 8‑hour shift starting at 7/8 AM and ending at 4/5 PM, with core hours from 8 AM to 4 PM. The dress code is business casual, and you will be required to wear a lab coat. This role is expected to last approximately 9 months, with the possibility of promotion or conversion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garland, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.57 - $19.57/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Garland,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.