Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

• Help develop the company’s scale control product line by running mineral precipitation reactions. Responsibilities include calculating and performing dilutions, pipetting solutions, setting up reactions, making observations, and analyzing results by running atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA).

• Assist scientists in performing mineral flotation experiments. Responsibilities include grinding ore, pressing pellets, acid digestion, performing gravimetric analysis, and running x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument.

• Understand and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for moderately complex but routine tasks and analytical instrumentation, such as those mentioned above, and work independently once trained.

• Maintain a neat and organized lab environment by cleaning glassware and instrumentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.

• Use Excel to organize experimental data and send reports to scientists.

Hard SkillsAssociates or Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related1 year of experience in a labAtomic absorption spectroscopy (AA)X-ray fluorescence (XRF)Gravimetric analysisExcelSoft SkillsAttention to detailAbility to work independentlyOrganizational skillsJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Naperville, Illinois.

Work Environment

M-F, 8 Hours / day, 8 AM – 5 PM w/ an hour for lunch

SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS ASAP

Reach out directly and apply to Sydney Brooks to be immediately in consideration for our current opportunities with your updated resume, a brief intro about you and your skills, and what method of communication works best for you (i.e., call, email, text)DIRECT LINE: 317- 567-6625

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.

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