About this role
Job Title: Chemical Lab TechnicianJob DescriptionJoin our team as a Chemical Lab Technician, where you will play a crucial role in testing metal products within a dynamic laboratory setting. Your work will primarily involve hands-on preparation and testing of metal samples, ensuring the quality and certification of various metal types.
Responsibilities
- Prepare metal samples using power and industrial tools such as saws, grinders, and furnaces.
- Perform routine operations, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Conduct testing using methods such as ICP, OES, LECO, and density assessments.
- Manage day-to-day operational activities including housekeeping and maintaining laboratory notebooks.
- Prepare detailed reports and document test results.
- Ensure proper calibration of test machines before use.
Essential Skills
- 1-2 years of industrial lab experience, preferably in metals or inorganic chemistry testing.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience handling power tools.
- Proficiency in using ICP, spectrometry, OES, and LECO equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed written and verbal procedures.
- Understanding of mathematical concepts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Inorganic lab experience and basic lab skills.
- Experience or hobby in hands-on mechanic, construction, or shop work is advantageous.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the laboratory setting, with potential progression to Chemist roles.
Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a metallurgical lab, characterized by an industrial rather than clean lab environment. Expect a warm and humid setting, particularly in the metal sample preparation area. The role involves active participation on the production floor, requiring comfort with handling industrial machinery such as furnaces and saws. Ideal for candidates who have experience working with machinery or cars, seeking a first-shift schedule in an industrial environment.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melrose Park, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Melrose Park,IL.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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