Lab Technician

Job Title:

Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician is a vital member of the team responsible for sample logging, testing, condition monitoring, and maintaining laboratory standards alongside the R&D team.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with the QC team, conduct production floor checks, and support the blending and packaging of high-performance petroleum products. Utilizing instrumental analysis, the Lab Technician ensures reliability and adherence to specifications through day-to-day monitoring, testing, and start-up authorization.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor conditions, assist in running lab tests, and support the quality department.

+ Perform pipetting, titrations, fuel dilution, labeling, bar coding, and uphold lab quality standards.

+ Conduct lab tests throughout the product life cycle, including FTIR, Viscosity, Density, Pour-point, Cold Crank, XRF, and ICP.

+ Calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot instruments.

+ Receive samples, conduct in-process testing, generate results, and maintain lab upkeep.

+ Prepare results using the LIMS system and produce necessary test reports.

+ Maintain premium lab quality standards, continue results records, and manage all reports and documentation.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

+ Completion of Organic Chemistry coursework with associated laboratory work.

+ 0-6+ months of hands-on laboratory experience in academic or industry settings.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with ICP or ICP-MS.

+ Skills in troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of instruments.

+ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, as verified by references.

+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills, as verified by references.

+ Strong multi-tasking abilities, as verified by references.

Work Environment

The role is based at the headquarters in Golden Valley and involves 90% work in the lab and 5-10% data logging and team meetings. The lab features a 4-person Product Development team and a total of 12 technicians/chemists. The company boasts an outgoing culture, with exceptional employee spaces including a lounge, entertainment area, and a full kitchen in the break room.

This is a 3-month contract with potential for extension based on business needs and performance. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with flexible start times between 7am and 9am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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.

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