Lab Technician

Actalent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in San Antonio, TX to perform chemical and instrumental analyses on fuels, oils, and lubricants using ASTM methods. The role includes preparing solutions, transferring samples, and maintaining records within an automotive-focused industrial lab.

The position offers shift options (6am-3pm, 8am-5pm, 3pm-11pm) Monday through Friday with possible weekends. Requires 1 year of chemistry and math coursework or related lab experience.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• Completed one year of college chemistry and math or one year of related lab experience.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs.
• Training provided, including shadowing.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and instrumental analyses using ASTM methods.
• Analyze new samples added to the lab.
• Prepare solutions or solvents for tests.
• Transfer samples within the lab.
• Maintain lab workbooks and equipment per SOPs.
• Manage daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.

Skills

Sample prep

MS Office

Math basics

Glassware maintenance

Lab safety

Education

High School diploma

1 year college chemistry & math or 1 year lab experience

Job description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician is responsible for performing chemical and instrumental analyses on fuels, oils, and other lubricants using standard testing methods as prescribed by ASTM. The role involves preparing solutions or solvents for various tests, transferring samples within the lab, and maintaining workbooks and equipment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as per standard operating procedures and test instructions. This position offers the opportunity to gain analytical lab experience within an industrial lab setting focused on automotive products.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and instrumental analysis on fuels, oils, and lubricants using ASTM testing standards.
• Conduct analyses on new samples introduced to the lab.
• Prepare solutions or solvents required for various tests.
• Transfer samples between different areas in the laboratory.
• Maintain workbooks and laboratory equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in sample preparation and handling within a lab environment.
• Familiarity with the MS Office Suite for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Experience in washing and maintaining laboratory glassware.
• Understanding of basic lab safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Must have completed one year of college chemistry and math or possess one year of related laboratory experience.
• Capability to lift and transport items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Training provided, including hands-on experience through shadowing.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial lab setting dedicated to research on automotive products. The work schedule includes shifts from 6am-3pm, 8am-5pm, and 3pm-11pm from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work required. The lab environment may have a fuel/oil smell. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. This position does not require medical certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $15.50/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 San Antonio,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.

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.