Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support water and wastewater testing, develop procedures, and optimize chemical dosing through jar tests and pilot-scale evaluations. The role requires handling samples, reagents, data, and maintaining equipment in a safety-focused lab environment.

The position involves operating small-scale lab instruments, performing pH, DO, color, temperature, ORP, and hardness tests, and coordinating with third-party labs.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control and lab procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed lab procedures and safety sheets.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle precise chemical data.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word for data handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operating procedures for water treatment tests.
• Perform jar tests to optimize chemical dosing.
• Conduct silt density index and pilot scale evaluations.
• Perform column and batch testing for resins and carbon adsorbents.
• Operate and maintain small-scale lab equipment.
• Prepare samples and reagents for analyses.
• Conduct pH, DO, color, temp, ORP, and total hardness tests.
• Pull samples for third-party lab analysis.
• Maintain reagents, inventory, and calibration records.
• Maintain SDS documentation.
• Manage and communicate data; keep lab area clean.

Skills

Quality control

Lab procedures

Biology

QA

Inorganic chemistry

Excel

Word

Instrument operation

pH meters

Conductivity meters

HACH spectrophotometer

Analytical balances

Job description

Actalent is Hiring a Laboratory Technician!!

This role involves developing operating procedures and performing tests for various water and wastewater treatment operations. The technician will conduct tests such as jar tests for chemical dosing optimization, silt density index evaluations, and pilot scale evaluations. Tasks include operating small-scale equipment, preparing samples and reagents, performing laboratory tests, and managing data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operating procedures for water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Perform jar tests to determine and optimize chemical dosing for treatment approaches.
• Conduct silt density index and pilot scale evaluations.
• Perform column and batch testing for ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, and activated alumina.
• Operate and maintain small-scale equipment such as pumps, heaters, and mixers.
• Prepare samples for testing and prepare reagents for in-house lab analyses.
• Conduct various laboratory tests, including pH, dissolved oxygen, color, temperature, oxidation reduction potential, and total hardness.
• Pull samples for third-party laboratory analysis.
• Maintain reagents and laboratory inventory.
• Ensure calibration records for lab equipment are up to date.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documentation for lab chemicals and reagents.
• Manage and communicate data effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness of lab equipment and operating areas.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality control, laboratory procedures, biology, and quality assurance.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical background.
• Experience in bench-top wet inorganic chemistry analytical procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed lab procedures and safety sheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work precisely in solution making, data handling, and instrument operation.
• Proficiency with standard laboratory instruments such as pH and conductivity meters, TSS, HACH spectrophotometer, analytical balances, and volumetric glassware.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and non-colorblind.
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn and grow in responsibility.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and handle precise chemical data.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite at the Shady Hills Power Point construction site. The technician will operate in a laboratory setting, utilizing various equipment and instruments. The work environment emphasizes safety, precision, and cleanliness. Shift is open and candidate must be flexible to work days and nights if needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Spring Hill, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Spring Hill,FL. 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.