at Actalent in Alsip, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
A typical day would include raw material testing, finished product testing, wet chemistry, physical testing, and verifying samples from incoming trucks. Trucks come into the facility between 5:30 am and 4 pm, candidates will be expected to pull anywhere from 25-40 samples off the trucks daily. They will spend most of their time in the lab performing tests, with about 10% of the role consisting of getting samples from the trucks, and cleaning equipment in the lab. Candidates are expected to clean dishes and equipment whenever necessary.
On a typical day, they will complete the following wet chem tests in their first 3 months:
-pH
-titrations
-viscosity
-density testing
-boiling point
-water content
-purity testing
-mixing
After a few months, the candidate can expect to be trained to test products using IC, ICP, GC, and FTIR as equipment becomes available.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
MUST HAVES:
Chemistry or Biology with Chem Minor Degree from a 4-year institution
6+ months experience in a lab doing pH and titrations – either in school or in a professional setting
Work well with a team in a fast-paced
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.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
