Material Science Lab Technician

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Material Science Lab Technician in Saint Paul, MN. This role involves managing technical service requests, conducting tests, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree and hands-on experience in material testing, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with sample preparation and mixing raw materials.
• Experience in adhesives or coatings (1-3 years ideally).
• Experience managing or running a project independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical service requests, including documentation and communication.
• Conduct routine and complex tests and analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, products, and supplies.

Skills

Knowledge in Chemistry

Hands-on experience with material testing

Skills in process control

Education

Associate Degree in Scientific Discipline

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Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will manage technical service requests, ensuring thorough documentation, timely status updates, and effective communication with requestors. You will conduct both routine and complex tests and analyses, maintaining precision and efficiency throughout. Additionally, you will be responsible for the upkeep of laboratory equipment, products, and supplies, including performing preventative maintenance, managing shipments, ensuring lab cleanliness, and supporting standardization and 5S practices. You will execute application and laboratory test plans to support material and process characterizations, as well as root cause analysis. Adaptability to a dynamic work environment that may involve repetitive tasks and shifting priorities is essential. Effective communication with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, along with solving problems independently with minimal supervision, will be key components of your role. You will contribute to quality improvement and cost-saving initiatives, and adhere to all safety, health, and environmental regulations, practicing safe work habits consistently.

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will manage technical service requests, ensuring thorough documentation, timely status updates, and effective communication with requestors. You will conduct both routine and complex tests and analyses, maintaining precision and efficiency throughout. Additionally, you will be responsible for the upkeep of laboratory equipment, products, and supplies, including performing preventative maintenance, managing shipments, ensuring lab cleanliness, and supporting standardization and 5S practices. You will execute application and laboratory test plans to support material and process characterizations, as well as root cause analysis. Adaptability to a dynamic work environment that may involve repetitive tasks and shifting priorities is essential. Effective communication with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, along with solving problems independently with minimal supervision, will be key components of your role. You will contribute to quality improvement and cost-saving initiatives, and adhere to all safety, health, and environmental regulations, practicing safe work habits consistently.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical service requests, including documentation and communication.
• Conduct routine and complex tests and analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, products, and supplies.
• Perform preventative maintenance and manage shipments.
• Ensure lab cleanliness and support standardization and 5S practices.
• Execute application and laboratory test plans for material and process characterizations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Solve problems independently with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to quality improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Knowledge in Chemistry, Laboratory, and Materials Science.
• Hands-on experience with material testing, sample preparation, and mixing raw materials.
• Skills in process control, adhesive, and tensile testing.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Scientific Discipline or similar (Materials Science and Chemistry most relevant).
• Experience in adhesives or coatings (1-3 years ideally).
• Hands-on experience with tensile testing, pressure sensitivity testing, peel testing, melting and mixing plastics.
• Experience managing or running a project independently or with minimal support.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is a dynamic Lab/Desk setting. The team comprises full-time employees and contractors who foster a strong culture with multiple networking groups and employee resource groups. Additionally, there are opportunities for extra-curricular activities such as a golf league, fantasy football, picnics, and lunches. There is room for growth within the organization, with potential advancement to engineer or scientist positions. This role provides exposure to various technologies and processes across about ten different industries, emphasizing sustainability and innovation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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