Laboratory Technician

Randstad USA; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Laboratory Technician I for a long-term contract. The role supports pretreatment and e-coat systems with a 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM shift and weekend coverage, focusing on monitoring, testing, and maintaining critical processes for quality and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include titrations, data entry, calibration, and enforcing 5S safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing setting. High school diploma required, MS Office skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication capabilities.
• Ability to work weekends, learn quickly, and routinely climb stairs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work safely around chemical systems wearing required PPE.
• Experience with titrations, pretreatment, e-coat, wastewater, or DI/RO industrial systems.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform titrations, chemical analyses, and routine laboratory testing on pretreatment and e-coat systems.
• Monitor system integrity, evaluate performance data, and make process adjustments to ensure quality.
• Verify proper e-coat rectifier settings and assist with equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Document test results, process data, and measurements accurately in electronic databases and logs.
• Maintain laboratory and process areas in accordance with 5S principles and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot process, quality, and equipment issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Education

High School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry systems

Job description

Job Summary

Step into an essential long-term contract role as a Laboratory Technician I with a Top-Tier Global Leader in Fort Wayne, IN. Operating on a 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM shift with weekend coverage required, this position focuses on monitoring, testing, and maintaining critical pretreatment and e-coat systems. You will perform essential chemical analyses to ensure optimal process performance, high product quality, and strict environmental compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Shift

2pm-10:30pm

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job Type

Contract

Salary

$19.00 - 19.80 per hour

Work Hours

9 to 5

Education

High School

Responsibilities

• Perform titrations, chemical analyses, and routine laboratory testing on pretreatment and e-coat systems.
• Monitor system integrity, evaluate performance data, and make process adjustments to ensure quality.
• Verify proper e-coat rectifier settings and assist with equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Document test results, process data, and measurements accurately in electronic databases and logs.
• Maintain laboratory and process areas in accordance with 5S principles and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot process, quality, and equipment issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications: Required

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication capabilities.
• Ability to work weekends, learn quickly, and routinely climb stairs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work safely around chemical systems wearing required PPE.

Qualifications: Preferred

• Experience with titrations, pretreatment, e-coat, wastewater, or DI/RO industrial systems.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and environmental compliance requirements.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accommodation

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay and Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Posting Availability

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Required

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, specifications, and work instructions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry systems.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication capabilities.

• Ability to work weekends, learn quickly, and routinely climb stairs.

• Ability to stand, walk, and work safely around chemical systems wearing required PPE.

Preferred

• Experience with titrations, pretreatment, e-coat, wastewater, or DI/RO industrial systems.

• Knowledge of quality management systems and environmental compliance requirements.