Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The lab technician will be responsible for all stages of testing on a daily basis once trained, and will be flexible to go where needed. This position involves completing a variety of tests, including wet chemistry or analytical tests on refinery, inbound, outbound, and in-process samples. Additionally, the technician will be trained and required to perform wastewater testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wet chemistry or analytical tests on refinery, inbound, outbound, and in-process samples.
• Perform wastewater testing after receiving proper training.
• Maintain accurate records of all testing procedures and results.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Rotate working weekends every fourth week on first shift (6am-2pm) and adapt to shift rotations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in sciences, with a strong preference for chemistry or chemical engineering.
• At least 1 year of prior laboratory experience, either in industry or through undergraduate research.
• Experience in bench testing and wet chemistry.
• Familiarity with gas chromatography (GC) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Proficiency in data entry and analytical chemistry techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with titration and chemical analysis.
• Knowledge of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS) and ICP mass spectrometry (ICP MS).
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and shift rotations.
• Computer skills for data management and reporting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a quality laboratory within a chemical/oil and gas refinery plant. The environment emphasizes safety and ongoing training, ensuring all team members feel comfortable with their responsibilities. The role offers career growth opportunities, with potential advancement to Chemist I within a year.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Chicago, IN.

The pay range for this position is $24.96 - $24.96/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)

This is a fully onsite position in East Chicago,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.