Lab Technician – Day Shift

Lab Technician – Day Shift

Location:

Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Pay Rate: $21.00–$25.00/hour

Schedule:

Day Shift, 40 hours per week Typical

Hours:

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Work Days: 5 days per week – Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday, to be determined

Employment Type:

W-2 Contract Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Start Date:

August 18, 2026 Current Assignment End Date:
October 31, 2026 Openings: 1

We are seeking a Lab Technician to support Quality, R&D, and manufacturing operations at an onsite facility in Niagara Falls, NY.

The Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring product quality by performing standard and specialized testing on samples collected throughout the manufacturing process. This position combines hands-on laboratory testing, quality control, data recording, sample preparation, equipment operation, and interaction with production personnel.

This is an excellent opportunity for a college student with relevant laboratory coursework or someone with 1–2 years of quality control or laboratory testing experience who wants to gain additional hands-on experience in an industrial laboratory environment.

• Receive, log, identify, prepare, and track laboratory samples.
• Perform routine and specialized quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Organize and prioritize daily sample-testing workload.
• Evaluate test results and repeat testing when results fall outside established requirements.
• Accurately record, chart, maintain, and report laboratory test results.
• Release materials after successful completion of required testing.
• Prepare samples for microscopic and analytical testing.
• Perform testing that may include:
  Hardness testing, Surface area and density testing, Particle size and sieve analysis, pH and percent-solids testing, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), ICP preparation and analysis, TGA/DTA testing, FTIR analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) preparation and imaging.
• Perform standard and non-standard testing for special projects and quality investigations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and enter final test results into computer systems.
• Perform routine calibration of laboratory and plant instruments.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and properly store samples.
• Clean laboratory equipment, glassware, countertops, and work areas.
• Follow established 5S and laboratory housekeeping procedures.
• Work with manufacturing supervisors, production personnel, Quality, and R&D on testing and special projects.
• Follow all established laboratory, plant, and safety procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• General laboratory or R&D knowledge, including proper chemical handling.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, and graph/chart data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow established testing protocols.
• Ability to accurately document and report test results.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and observational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in both laboratory and manufacturing/plant environments.

The client is particularly interested in candidates who are:

• College students with relevant science, laboratory, chemistry, engineering, materials, or technical coursework; or
• Candidates with approximately 1–2 years of laboratory testing, quality control, or related technical experience.

Prior industrial laboratory experience is helpful but is not necessarily required for a candidate with the appropriate technical aptitude and ability to learn.

The client has specifically identified the following as important:

• Accuracy of data
• Dependability
• Time management
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to consistently follow established protocols
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn laboratory procedures and equipment
• Ability to work both…