Lab Technician

Lab Technician u2013 2nd Shift (12 PMu20138 PM) Kendallville, In Climateu2011Controlled Laboratory Growth Opportunity Join a fastu2011paced, supportive laboratory team where youu2019ll work with modern equipment, contribute to product development, and help ensure highu2011quality manufacturing standards. This role offers hands-on experience, crossu2011training opportunities, and longu2011term career growth in quality, testing, and color development. What Youu2019ll Do As a Lab Technician, youu2019ll support the Technical/Laboratory Manager and play a key role in both quality control and color product development. Your daily work will include: Quality & Testing + Maintain a compliant laboratory quality system + Conduct color evaluations (instrumental & visual) + Perform physical tests such as bulk density, moisture, specific gravity, melt flow rate, and ash content + Certify finished products and maintain QA documentation + Evaluate raw materials and alternative materials for quality compliance + Manage nonu2011conforming products + Operate weatherometers and other specialty testing equipment Color Development + Formulate color matches (supervised or independent based on experience) + Complete documentation for color matches and create product codes + Enter formulas into manufacturing systems + Perform liquid color matching and related tests (grind gauge, viscometer, mixer/spatula tests, weight per gallon) Laboratory Equipment Operation Youu2019ll gain hands-on experience with: + Convection drying ovens + Carver Press + Arburg molding machines + Twou2011roll mill + Spectrophotometers + Moisture analyzers + Torque rheometers / Lab extruders + Laboratory scales Collaboration & Leadership + Coordinate with production and lab teams + Support shift personnel + Review formulas for new and incoming orders + Prepare Safety Data Sheets (SDS) What You NeedMinimum Requirements + High School Diploma + 1+ year of GMP lab experience (required if not holding a 4u2011year science degree) + Ability to work the 12 PMu20138 PM 2ndu2011shift schedule Preferred Qualifications + Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Polymer Science, or other life sciences + Experience with QC testing or color evaluation + Knowledge of GMP standards + Background in wet chemistry or quality assurance Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kendallville, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.35 - $24.50/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 Kendallville,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 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