Lab Technician Position Available In Washington, Pennsylvania

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Lab TechnicianJob Description The role involves developing operating procedures and performing tests for water and wastewater treatment operations. Key tasks include conducting jar tests to optimize chemical dosing, performing bench and pilot scale evaluations, and testing ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, and filtration systems. The technician will also be responsible for collecting data, operating small-scale equipment, preparing samples, and performing various laboratory analyses. Responsibilities + Develop and optimize chemical dosing through jar tests. + Conduct bench and pilot scale evaluations. + Test ion exchange resins, carbon adsorption, and filtration systems. + Collect and measure operating conditions such as pumping rates, pH, ORP, temperature, and pressure. + Operate and maintain small-scale equipment like pumps, heaters, and mixers. + Prepare samples and reagents for testing and in-house lab analyses. + Perform laboratory tests including DO, color, temperature, ORP, alkalinity, hardness, TSS, TDS, COD, TOC, turbidity, and phosphorus/phosphate. + Pull samples for third-party laboratory analysis. + Maintain reagents, lab inventory, calibration records, and SDS documentation. + Manage and communicate data effectively. + Ensure cleanliness of lab equipment and operating areas. Essential Skills + Proficiency in laboratory, chemistry, and wet chemistry techniques. + Ability to work precisely in solution making, measuring, data handling, and instrument operation. + Experience with standard laboratory instruments such as pH meters, TSS probes, HACH spectrophotometer, analytical balances, and volumetric glassware. + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or a related field. + Skills in titration, reverse osmosis, quality control, and quality assurance. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. + Strong communication skills with team members. + Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and take on more responsibility. + Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Work Environment The work schedule may include staggered and rotating shifts, including potential night and weekend work as the lab experiments ramp up. The environment requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to a dynamic schedule. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $22.00/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:

• 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 Canonsburg,PA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.