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Lab Technician
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Actalent
Ypsilanti, MI (In Person)
$48,880 Salary, Full-Time
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Client is seeking a Lab Technician with a strong interest in process improvement and willingness to work in an industrial/plating environment. This person will support lab waste treatment, perform basic wet chemistry/titration work, and spend time on the production floor analyzing how chemistry changes impact product quality and process performance. This is not a traditional "white lab coat" role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable both in the lab and on the floor, helping optimize plating/finishing processes and communicating findings internally and with outside chemical reps. Key Responsibilities Operate and support the waste treatment facility Perform basic wet chemistry, titrations, pH testing/manipulation, metal precipitation, polymers, dosing/pumping Analyze chemistry results and determine required bath/process adjustments Communicate recommendations to production staff Walk the production floor and observe product/process performance Help identify opportunities for process improvements Partner with internal teams and chemical supplier reps on analysis and optimization Support quality and continuous improvement efforts Client prefers someone who: Wants to grow long term within the business Can start in the lab/waste treatment side and expand into broader process improvement responsibilities Is motivated, hands-on, and interested in learning the production side Can eventually grow into higher-level responsibilities as skill set develops M-F Onsite, 7am - 4pm Skills process improvement, Quality control, Chemistry, Laboratory, Quality assurance, Wet chemistry,Titration Additional Skills & Qualifications Must Have:
Experience in lab technician, waste treatment, plating, process technician, or similar industrial/lab environment Basic chemistry knowledge required; wet chemistry/titration experience preferred Strong interest in process improvement Comfortable working in an industrial setting, not just a lab Good communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Open to someone more junior who can be trained, provided they have the right mindset and aptitude Nice to Have Exposure to atomic absorption, x-ray measurement, or related analytical tools Experience in metal finishing, plating, or chemical process operations Candidates with some chemistry education/coursework are preferred, but client does not want someone overly research-focused or overqualified (ex: PhD-level chemist likely too deep for the role) Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Ypsilanti, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 Ypsilanti,MI.