Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

Perform chemical and instrumental analysis on fuels, oils, and other lubricants using standard testing methods as prescribed by ASTM. Conduct analyses on new samples, prepare solutions or solvents for various tests, and transfer samples within the lab. Maintain workbooks and equipment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis following SOP and TIP test procedures. The lab environment has a distinct fuel/oil smell due to the nature of the samples.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and instrumental analysis on fuels, oils, and other lubricants.
• Perform analyses on newly introduced samples.
• Prepare solutions or solvents for various tests.
• Transfer samples within the lab.
• Maintain workbooks and equipment according to SOP and TIP test procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Proficiency in sample preparation and math calculations.
• Knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to perform and record accurate measurements.
• Familiarity with basic lab safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• College chemistry and math or related laboratory experience.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs.
• Recent associate degree in science or recent lab experience through school is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment is an industrial lab setting focused on research related to automotive products. The shifts run from 6 AM to 3 PM or 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. The lab has a distinct fuel/oil smell. Training is hands-on with shadowing opportunities to gain true analytical lab experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $15.50/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:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2025.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.