Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to process environmental samples in Norwell, MA. You will follow SOPs and QAPPs, document quality control, and enter data into LIMS, contributing to accurate PFAS analysis and water quality testing.

The role requires an Associates degree in chemistry or related field with at least 1 year of lab experience, familiarity with SPE, and proficiency in Windows/MS Office. Full-time contract with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in chemistry or related field with at least 1 year of lab experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in preparing environmental samples for chemical analysis.
• Familiarity with SPE techniques; proficiency with Windows and MS Office tools.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process environmental samples following SOPs and QAPPs.
• Perform and document quality control procedures to evaluate sample preparation accuracy.
• Enter data and observations into LIMS.

Skills

Solid Phase Extraction

PFAS

GMP

Drink Water Quality

Education

Associates degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

SPE apparatus

Balances

Centrifuges

Geno/Grinder

Windows

MS Office

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

Process environmental samples following written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and project Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs). Perform and document quality control procedures to evaluate and ensure sample preparation accuracy. Enter data and observations into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Skills

Solid Phase Extraction, PFAS, gmp, Drink Water Quality

Top Skills Details

Solid Phase Extraction,PFAS,gmp,Drink Water Quality

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications Associates degree in chemistry or related field and at least 1 year of laboratory experience, or equivalent education/experience. Experience in preparing environmental samples for chemical analysis. Familiarity with Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) techniques. Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools. Ability to work both independently and in a team setting. Strong record-keeping, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to follow SOPs precisely. Flexibility to work full-time, second shift and occasional overtime as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience with PFAS drinking water extraction using EPA Method 537.1 and/or EPA Method 533. Experience extracting PFAS from non-potable water, solids, and tissues in compliance with DoD QSM 6.0. Knowledge of DoD QSM 6.0 1633 requirements for PFAS extraction and analysis. Ability to operate/maintain laboratory equipment, including Geno/Grinder, SPE apparatus, balances, centrifuges, etc. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and prepare data summaries.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norwell, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norwell,MA.

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.

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