Entry Level Lab Technician

job summary:
Elevate your laboratory career with a premier industry team in Columbia, TN! We are seeking detail-oriented Lab Technicians for a 1-year temp-to-hire opportunity with strong conversion potential. Joining a collaborative environment alongside expert scientists and engineers, you will perform analytical testing, support product innovation, and undergo a robust 3-4 week structured onboarding program designed for your long-term success.

location: Columbia, Tennessee
job type: Temporary
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School

responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing and sample preparation following established SOPs and strict safety standards.
• Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment logs.
• Accurately record, organize, and review test data using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Maintain organized inventory, supplies, and safe work areas to ensure efficient operations.
• Communicate test observations, results, and technical issues clearly to cross-functional teams.

 
qualifications:
Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and extreme attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and a coachable, collaborative mindset.

Preferred:

• Associate Degree or technical certification in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering Technology.
• Prior R&D, quality control, or testing laboratory experience.

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skills: Chemistry, Quality Control (QC)




Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work.




Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).




This posting is open for thirty (30) days.