Senior Laboratory Analyst

at Actalent in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Analyst

Job Description

As a Laboratory Analyst, you will work extensively in the Product Testing lab, evaluating a variety of drinking water treatment units and chemicals. This role demands accuracy and timeliness in performing tests related to various projects. Your responsibilities will also include performance testing, structural integrity testing, and material safety testing. You will conduct standard sample analyses against diverse industry standards, assemble and install water treatment test units, and maintain comprehensive documentation of all test procedures and results. You will also ensure the laboratory is well-stocked with necessary supplies, investigate testing failures to determine their root cause, and manage the packaging and shipping of test units to customers. In addition, you will create custom testing protocols, write and revise lab SOPs, draft Corrective Action Reports for process improvement, and prepare comprehensive reports on testing and sample results.

Hard Skills

+ BS in Chemistry, Biology, or related and chemistry lab experience

+ Minimum or 2-4 years of experience working in a lab.

+ Experience managing projects and timelines in the lab

Soft Skills

+ Multitasking

+ Organization

+ Problem solving

+ Detail orientation

+ Quick learning

+ Time management

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position

Work Environment

You will normally work around 7-4 or 8-5 from Monday to Friday, with potential weekend work depending on project requirements.

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.

At 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.