Lab Technician

Description These individuals will be working in the Product testing and validation lab at the Science and Technology Center. They will be given test procedures focused on testing glass samples in a lab environment for optical characterization, chemical durability, over all durability, destructive testing along with lab specific instruments. After the test is completed this person must submit a report with the findings from the experiment. This person also must be able to communicate how they are moving along with their tests and if they will be done on time or if they will need help to complete everything by the given completion date. (unable to wait to the last minute to communicate they they need help hitting the completion date required / need to be able to run a few tests, see how long it takes them, then times the number of tests still left to do by working hours until completion date to see if they are able to finish on their own). Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm (chance if the person needs a different schedule they could do 7am-4pm or 9am-6pm after training is completed). As of now might only be a 6 month project OR it can grow into a long term position (contract or direct hire) Skills SOP, material, science, laboratory, testing, test method, uvvis, ftir, Spectrophotometers, qc, coating, spectrophotometry, lims, physics, optical, thin film, polymer, coatings, chemsitry, characterization, bachelor of science, durability testing, destructive testing, Biology, Quality control, Chemical, microbiology Top Skills Details SOP,material,science,laboratory,testing,test method,uvvis,ftir,Spectrophotometers,qc,coating,spectrophotometry,lims Additional Skills & Qualifications Along with laboratory skills gained from earning a Bachelor's degree, other important skills are being able to multitask, organized, follows directions, high attention to detail, good communication skills, time management skills, self motivated and driven to hit deadlines are all very helpful. Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Carleton, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Carleton,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-02-26