Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on samples in the analytical services laboratory according to established protocols and work instructions.
• Provide accurate analytical data to support process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management activities.
• Prepare solutions, clean glassware, and properly dispose of solid and liquid waste to support overall laboratory operations.
• Conduct basic operational preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment following work instructions.
• Promptly and accurately record, calculate, and report analytical results in laboratory systems and documentation.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience performing hands-on testing and sample handling.
• Good oral and written communication skills for clear interaction with team members and internal customers.
• High attention to detail with the ability to analyze outcomes against established standards.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to optimize laboratory efficiency and productivity.
• Experience with laboratory testing and sample preparation in a chemistry or biology environment.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and maintain reliable laboratory records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of basic High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) operation.
• Understanding of basic Gas Chromatography (GC) operation and gas chromatography principles.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques and analytical chemistry procedures.
• Experience in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline.
• Experience with FTIR and other analytical instrumentation is beneficial.
• Familiarity with quality control and quality assurance processes in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Chromatography Data Systems (CDS).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.

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