Lab Technician

Job Title:

Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will perform chemical and instrumental analysis on fuels, oils, and other lubricants using ASTM standard testing methods. You will analyze new samples, prepare solutions or solvents for various tests, and transfer samples within the lab. You will also maintain workbooks and equipment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis according to SOP and TIP test procedures.

Responsibilities

* Perform chemical and instrumental analysis on fuels, oils, and lubricants using ASTM standard testing methods.

* Analyze new samples introduced to the lab.

* Prepare solutions or solvents for various tests.

* Transfer samples from one area to another within the lab.

* Maintain workbooks and lab equipment regularly according to SOP and TIP test procedures.

Essential Skills

* Experience in a lab environment.

* Sample preparation skills.

* Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

* Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

* Ability to wash and maintain glassware.

* Familiarity with basic lab safety.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* High school diploma required.

* One year of college chemistry and math or one year of related laboratory experience.

* Ability to lift and transport 50 lbs.

* Training provided through hands-on shadowing.

* Recent associate degree in science or recent lab experience through school is advantageous.

Work Environment

You will work in an industrial lab setting focused on research related to automotive products. The lab environment may have a fuel/oil smell due to the nature of the samples. PPE is provided for safety. The position involves shift work, from 6 AM to 3 PM, 8 AM to 5 PM, or 3 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $15.50/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 San Antonio,TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 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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