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Chemistry Lab Technician

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Actalent

Calera, AL (In Person)

$52,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Description The Chemistry Lab Technician supports the utility client by performing hands‑on laboratory testing and analysis on environmental samples collected from generation facilities and other company sites. This role is responsible for receiving, logging, preparing, and analyzing water, oil, and other materials in accordance with standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and utility best practices. Typical analyses may include water quality testing, oil transfers and screening, TCLP sample preparation, and waste characterization to determine regulatory status and proper disposal methods. The technician works closely with field sampling teams, environmental engineers, and compliance staff to ensure accurate, timely, and defensible results. In this role, the technician maintains laboratory equipment, follows strict chain‑of‑custody and quality control procedures, and documents results to support environmental compliance and reporting obligations. Skills Chemistry, Laboratory, Quality control, Hplc, Quality assurance, Titration, Analytical chemistry, Biology Top Skills Details Chemistry,Laboratory Additional Skills & Qualifications The position requires strong attention to detail, safe laboratory practices, and the ability to handle routine but critical testing in a utility‑scale environmental setting. A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline is required, including a minimum of 15 credit hours of chemistry. Prior laboratory experience is preferred, particularly experience performing environmental, water, or waste characterization testing in an industrial, utility, or regulated environment. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Calera, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Calera,AL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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