Lab Technician
Job in
Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, 43130, USA
Listed on 2026-08-24
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-24
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Lab Tech / Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lab Technician
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Job Description
The Lab Technician performs sample preparation and analytical testing on materials and wastewater, ensuring accurate, timely reporting of results. This role operates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory equipment, oversees daily wastewater treatment quality management, and supports production and battery process optimization within a regulated laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
+ Prepare samples for analytical testing on materials and wastewater using appropriate preparation and digestion techniques.
+ Perform analytical testing on material and wastewater, following established standard operating procedures and testing methods.
+ Complete test reports and document results accurately, and submit them in a timely manner to the appropriate personnel.
+ Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.
+ Oversee daily wastewater treatment quality management to ensure discharge meets required limits.
+ Provide technical guidance on wastewater treatment quality management when necessary.
+ Investigate and resolve issues that may appear in wastewater and related analytical testing.
+ Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and consistent operation.
+ Arrange equipment service and repairs when maintenance needs exceed in-house capabilities.
+ Conduct research in a limited capacity to help optimize battery-related processes and support improvements in battery chemistry applications.
+ Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked with necessary supplies and reagents and maintain an organized work environment.
+ Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot minor issues, and coordinate with service providers when needed.
+ Maintain high standards of personal and industrial hygiene while working in the laboratory.
+ Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and laboratory protocols during daily activities.
+ Implement and refine test methods and procedures by investigating alternatives and proposing improvements where appropriate.
+ Maintain and continually develop professional and technical knowledge in the evolving field of battery chemistry.
+ Support production personnel in meeting process quality requirements when analytical or technical assistance is needed.
+ Maintain and follow laboratory Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and SOPs to ensure safe handling of chemicals and materials.
+ Clean glassware and maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to support reliable and reproducible results.
+ Prepare chemical solutions and dilutions according to specified concentrations and quality standards.
+ Maintain records of waste streams, monitor expiration dates, and notify appropriate personnel when waste streams are expiring or require action.
+ Work proactively to resolve problems that arise in the laboratory, including issues related to testing, equipment, or sample integrity.
+ Perform validation and calibration of laboratory instruments in accordance with calibration, standards, and quality control practices.
Essential Skills
+ Hands-on experience with ICP-OES instrumentation and associated analytical techniques.
+ Experience performing wastewater and environmental analytical testing.
+ Proficiency in sample preparation and digestion techniques for a variety of materials and matrices.
+ Practical wet chemistry experience in a laboratory setting.
+ Familiarity with EPA methods and NPDES-related testing requirements.
+ Strong understanding of calibration procedures, standards preparation, and quality control practices.
+ Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on analytical instrumentation.
+ Experience working in an ISO-compliant or otherwise regulated laboratory environment.
+ Ability to independently perform routine analytical testing while following established methods and SOPs.
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
+ Knowledge of battery chemistry and an interest in maintaining and expanding expertise in this evolving field.
+ Experience…
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