Lab Technician

Job Title: Chemical and Physical Testing SpecialistJob Description

The role involves performing a variety of chemical and physical tests following the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or industry standards across multiple test areas. The position requires expertise in equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Gas Chromatography (GC) instruments, as well as method development for these instruments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and physical tests according to ASTM methods and industry standards.

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot GC instruments.

• Develop methods for GC instruments.

• Record data accurately on data sheets and report findings to the LIMS system.

• Maintain quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping protocols.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience with Gas Chromatography (GC).

• Proficiency in chromatography and quality control.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related life science.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry is a plus.

• Knowledge of wet chemistry and instrumentation.

Work Environment

The position involves shift work and requires adherence to safety and quality standards in a laboratory setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Rose, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/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 Saint Rose,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 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.

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