Lab Technician

Actalent is Hiring a Lab Technician!Job DescriptionThis position focuses on sampling, preparing samples, conducting analyses, and reporting on fertilizer products.Responsibilities+ Receive, label, and safely store samples to be tested.+ Determine and perform necessary tests for analysis and reporting.+ Record tests and analyses, then report the results.+ Discuss and answer any questions regarding the results.+ Organize and store samples in accordance with safety and other requirements to ensure personnel safety and sample integrity.+ Clean and maintain lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.+ Maintain equipment records and daily work logs.+ Stay current on technical and scientific advances in the field.Essential Skills+ Experience in laboratory, chemistry, and biology.+ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.+ Ability to follow directions and work independently.Additional Skills & Qualifications+ At least 6 months of experience in a lab setting, preferably 1-2 years.+ Reliable transportation to and from work.+ Proficiency in computer skills.Work EnvironmentThe role is fully on-site, in a lab setting that sometimes smells like sulfuric acid due to proximity to a plant. Casual dress is required, with members wearing lab coats, goggles, and glasses. Open-toed shoes are not permitted, and pants are required. The work schedule involves 12-hour shifts from 6am to 6pm, with a pattern of working 2 or 3 days on and then 2 or 3 days off, resulting in some weeks totaling 36 hours and others 48, depending on the schedule.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Bartow, FL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.66/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bartow,FL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.