Laboratory Technician

Actalent, Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support laboratory staff in all areas of operations in Dayton, NJ. The role reports to the general manager and/or operations manager, with daily assignments that may change.

You will prepare and analyze samples, maintain instruments, assist with MDL studies, and respond to client inquiries. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM onsite with full benefits and a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with extraction methods and general chemistry techniques.
• Ability to handle acids, bases, and reagents with appropriate PPE.
• Familiarity with GC or GCMS instrumentation and wet chemistry fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and analyze samples following SOPs.
• Perform routine operation, maintenance, and calibration of instruments.

Skills

Extraction techniques

Titration

PH testing

Wet chemistry

GC/GCMS

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Job description

Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician's primary responsibility is to provide support to laboratory staff as needed in all areas of laboratory operations. The laboratory technician will report to the general manager and/or operations manager for their daily assignment. The needs of the laboratory will change on a daily basis, as will the laboratory technician's role.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and analyze samples, following analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies after appropriate training.
• Perform routine operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Assist with validation and MDL studies.
• Assist with the investigation and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.
• Input and maintain technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions and operations.
• Maintain Laboratory Notebook where applicable.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in extraction, titration, pH testing, and other general chemistry techniques such as wet chemistry, titrations, dilutions, and viscosity testing.
• Comfortable handling various acids, bases, and reagents with appropriate PPE.
• Experience in organic extraction, metals, and/or GC or GCMS techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) is a must.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work under minimal guidance and multi-task with shifting priorities each day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge and concern of environmental issues is a plus.
• Demonstrates utmost level of integrity in all instances and shows respect towards others and towards company principles.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to balance multiple projects concurrently with different deadlines and arrange the resources necessary to accomplish them.

Work Environment

The work environment is a chemistry lab focused on extractions. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility is required as longer hours, evenings, and/or weekend work may be necessary frequently as job duties demand.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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.

• 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 Dayton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.