Job Title: Quality Lab TechnicianJob Description

The Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Laboratory Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring product integrity and compliance with customer requirements. This position supports both internal operations and customer-facing initiatives through rigorous testing, documentation, and collaboration with technical and sales teams.

ResponsibilitiesConduct material testing and release processes by sampling, testing, and approving incoming raw materials and finished products to meet specifications and customer requirements.Provide support for manufacturing areas, including blending and mixing batches of product as needed.Perform routine and advanced quality tests, including appearance, specific gravity, pH, and refractive index measurements, as well as coating weight and adhesion testing.Execute various panel tests for corrosion resistance and coating performance.Prepare internal lab samples and reagents, maintain inventory of retained samples, and manage rotation schedules.Generate Certificates of Analysis and maintain accurate records of all testing activities.Ensure compliance with quality standards and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Assist chemists and technical staff with special projects under the direction of leadership.Provide technical support for sales initiatives and customer projects.Essential SkillsProficiency in quality control and assurance.Strong laboratory skills.Experience in chemistry and related fields.Ability to conduct analysis, blending, and mixing.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh School Diploma required.Associates or Bachelor degree in scientific discipline preferred.1-3 years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) QA/QC lab environment.New graduates with chemistry or related technical degrees will be considered if lacking GMP lab experience.Ability to support other areas, including blending/mixing as needed.Work Environment

The work environment involves manufacturing processes related to metal working fluids, lubricants, coolants, and more. The position offers the opportunity to work in a new laboratory facility, with the chance to develop SOPs and implement quality functions. This role provides a unique opportunity to grow and expand with the company and location, leading quality efforts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntington, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Huntington,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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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