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Lab Technician - ENTRY LEVEL

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Actalent

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Lake Elmo

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma, hands-on testing experience, availability for full-time on-site work, relevant undergraduate experience, and strong organizational and computer skills.
  • You will assemble prototypes, set up and maintain test equipment, perform tests, analyze data, document experiments, and ensure accuracy in laboratory processes and test configurations.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Experience in hands-on testing in any capacity of product development, quality, or manufacturing
  • Position will require full-time availability during regular business hours throughout the year.
  • Ability to work on site daily
  • Undergraduate experience in Electrical, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Bio Medical Engineering.
  • Good record keeping and organizational skills.
  • Strong computer aptitude, familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrate aptitude with electrical and mechanical fabrication or testing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Comfortable doing hands-on work in a laboratory environment for assembly of prototypes and setting up test equipment
  • Planning of testing, execution, data analyses and report generation
  • Responsible for repeating laboratory tests accurately and consistently
  • Assembling of prototypes, working with and calibrating laboratory instruments, and documenting laboratory experiments
  • Responsible for maintaining samples and materials for testing
  • Responsible for understanding test methods, setting up test configurations, coordinate fabrication of fixtures, and debug of test setups as needed

FAQs

What are the educational requirements for the Lab Technician position?

The educational requirement for this position is a High School Diploma.

Is prior experience required for this entry-level Lab Technician role?

While prior experience is preferred, some hands-on testing experience in product development, quality, or manufacturing is required.

What types of tasks will I be performing as a Lab Technician?

As a Lab Technician, you will be involved in assembling prototypes, setting up test equipment, executing tests, analyzing data, and maintaining samples and materials for testing.

Is full-time availability required for this position?

Yes, this position requires full-time availability during regular business hours throughout the year.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include undergraduate experience in Electrical, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Bio Medical Engineering, good record keeping and organizational skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Will I receive training for the laboratory equipment and tests?

While the job description does not specify, it is common for entry-level positions to include training for specific laboratory equipment and testing procedures.

Does the company have a diversity and inclusion policy?

Yes, Actalent is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively fosters a culture that supports diverse talent and an inclusive environment.

How can I request accommodations during the job application process?

If you need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, you can email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for assistance with the application or interviewing process.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, Actalent promotes growth opportunities for its employees as part of its culture of care, engagement, and recognition.

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Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent’s global footprint and flexible delivery models ensure access to specialized talent where and when you need it. We promote consultant engagement through professional development and provide experiences to ensure continuous learning. Our people are the difference. Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.