Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

Join a high-performing team dedicated to ensuring the quality, consistency, and reliability of our products. As a Quality Control Lab Technician, you will play a key role in testing materials, supporting production, and maintaining the integrity of our laboratory operations. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy, communication, and problem-solving are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and finished product testing in accordance with internal standards and customer specifications.
• Evaluate results, identify nonconformities, and clearly document any required adjustments to production materials.
• Place out-of-spec materials on quality hold and complete additional sampling, inspections, or testing as required.
• Conduct routine calibration checks and preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Maintain accurate, timely records following Good Documentation Practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work area.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, and leadership teams regarding test results and quality concerns.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Strong understanding of basic chemistry, quality control methods, and testing procedures
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and technical documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field
• Previous experience in QC testing or rubber or plastics materials testing
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfort with software for data entry, logging results, and equipment interfaces
• Bachelor's of Science preferred
• Basic Laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing laboratory environment, operating during the first shift from 7am to 3pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olive Branch, MS.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Olive Branch,MS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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 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 process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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.