R&D Lab Technician

4 weeks ago


Westerville, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionR&D Lab TechnicianJob Description

Key Responsibilities

• Putting together formulas and processing them, preparing wet samples and applying them on lab metal and baking them out and testing those properties.

• Testing includes viscosity, density, weight per gallon, color development, adhesion testing, cure testing, solids, flexibility, and solvent resistance.

• Understand and follow a batch ticket (recipe) with a high degree of accuracy for weights and measurements.

• Perform standard testing procedures, including prep of materials, with attention to detail and high quality.

• Follow daily work plan for Lab Work Request or project plan.

• Accurately document work in lab notebooks (either physical or electronic).

• Recognize roadblocks or anomalies; resolve them or communicate concerns with a chemist in a timely manner.

• Ensure raw materials are available and correctly labelled.

• Correctly label and mail samples.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Perform equipment calibration and testing procedures as assigned.

• Maintain appropriate levels of housekeeping and 5S organization in the lab.

• Maintain and promote a safe work environment, complying with safety policies and procedures. Follow safe work practices for personal and equipment safety, in both the laboratory and in the field. End results are zero or minimum safety incidents and a clean, orderly working environment.


Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s). There will be opportunity for this to become a permanent role, depending on headcount.



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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.


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