R&d Lab Technician

Job Title: R&D Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented R&D Lab Technician to join our dynamic team. This role involves supporting R&D scientists and chemists in achieving project goals through various laboratory tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and quality, with a proactive approach to supporting laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist R&D scientists and chemists in achieving project goals.
• Execute and monitor lab batches and experimental work.
• Prepare test solutions, reagents, and samples.
• Perform product characterization and basic analytical testing.
• Set up, clean, and maintain glassware, lab equipment, and instruments.
• Document experimental data accurately in lab notebooks and reports.
• Track, organize, and communicate data and findings both written and verbally.
• Submit samples to R&D Analytical as required.
• Assist with raw material staging, inventorying, and acquisition.
• Support preparation of technical documents and SOPs.
• Participate in technical meetings and complete required follow-up lab work and documentation.
• Operate in compliance with ISO 9001, cGMP, customer, and internal safety requirements.
• Follow and enforce safety and environmental guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Team-first mindset with a proactive, self-starting approach.
• Comfortable with fluctuating workloads.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Experience in quality control, chemistry, and laboratory settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Science, or a related field.
• Considered: Candidates without a degree who have relevant lab experience; school-based laboratory and instrument experience is acceptable; QC laboratory experience is acceptable.
• Required / High Priority: Titration, Gas Chromatography (GC), strong general wet chemistry and lab fundamentals.
• Preferred / Nice-to-Have: HPLC or GPC, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), FTIR, NMR, pH meters, melt temperature apparatus, basic synthesis techniques, distillation, and extraction.

Work Environment

This position is 90–95% lab-based, requires strong teamwork and initiative, and offers long-term growth and ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At 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 people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent 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.