Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and sciences services is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician. This entry-level position involves testing raw materials and finished products, maintaining quality control equipment, and assisting in product development. The technician will work in a collaborative environment and may travel for technical inquiries.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Proficiency in quality control, chemistry, and laboratory techniques.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting 50 lb. objects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations in the lab to resolve application problems.
• Ensure the quality of finished goods and incoming raw materials.
• Support development projects with product experimentation.

Skills

Quality control

Chemistry

Laboratory techniques

Research analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer relations

Job description

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Job Description

The role of a Quality Control Laboratory Technician involves testing various incoming raw materials and products using laboratory procedures. The technician retains samples of raw materials and finished goods, maintaining appropriate inventory and documentation. Additionally, the role involves maintaining quality control equipment, including calibrations and cleanliness, and recommending new lab equipment. The position assists chemists with product development experiments and reporting.

Job Description

The role of a Quality Control Laboratory Technician involves testing various incoming raw materials and products using laboratory procedures. The technician retains samples of raw materials and finished goods, maintaining appropriate inventory and documentation. Additionally, the role involves maintaining quality control equipment, including calibrations and cleanliness, and recommending new lab equipment. The position assists chemists with product development experiments and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations in the lab to respond to technical service inquiries and resolve application problems.
• Provide technical assistance in the field by visiting job sites for start-up inspections or problem resolutions.
• Assist the Sales Department by providing technical recommendations for products and application procedures via phone calls.
• Ensure the quality of finished goods and incoming raw materials through thorough testing.
• Support development projects with product experimentation and accurate reporting.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality control, chemistry, and laboratory techniques.
• Research analysis and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting 50 lb. objects and working with raw materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer relations skills and ability to address technical inquiries effectively.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to learn laboratory techniques and industry-specific terminology.
• Mechanically inclined with skill and initiative in using tools and equipment in a lab setting or construction site.
  
  

Work Environment

The technician will primarily work on the floor supporting the testing of raw materials in a manufacturing facility, which may be dusty and dirty. The work environment consists of a small team, with approximately 26 people on-site, fostering close collaboration. The position will involve travel for technical inquiries and application problem resolutions, with potential visits to customer sites once a quarter.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $24.00/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 Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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