Job Title: Lab Technician Job Description We are seeking a self-starter to join our team as a Lab Technician. The selected individual will complete and manage technical lab work related to Aerospace surface technologies, dealing with the full Metal Pretreatment Process including cleaners, deoxidizers, and conversion coatings. This role involves working closely with the manufacturing, commercial team, field Application Engineering, and Product Development. The position requires participation in testing Aerospace product batches from our manufacturing facility, working closely with Application Engineering on customer lab testing and reporting. The Lab Technician will run and upkeep laboratory equipment, support ongoing standardization, harmonization, and administration of laboratory test methods, ensure laboratory and application equipment are calibrated and safety checked in compliance with local regulations, and assist with customer lab demonstrations and customer training. Hard Skills + Bachelor of Science (preferably in chemistry) + Laboratory experience + Wet chemistry skills: titration, filtration, dilution, extraction, gravimetric determinations + Experience with GC-FID, ICP, IC, SEM/EDS, FTIR + Use of pH and specific ion electrode meters + Strong chemical math skills + PC skills Soft Skills + Teamwork + Communication (both written and oral) + Ambition to learn Job Type This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Madison Heights, Michigan. Work Environment Lab/Plant environment 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.