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Actalent Lab Assisant in Fairfield, New Jersey
Job Title: Lab Technician – Process Development AssistantJob Description
We’re seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our dynamic Process Development team. As a Lab Technician, you will support essential kilo lab operations, assisting with the production and scale-up of small molecules. The primary purpose of this position will be to support daily lab operations and to manage lab equipment and cleanliness of the facility. This role is perfect for those looking to gain foundational experience in material preparation, compound purification, and maintaining lab standards.
Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of all production processes (TAFEA and EGT) consistent with PBRs.
Perform chemical reactions, rotary evaporative distillation, extraction, filtration, filter chromatography, crystallization, distillation, resin column, resin preparation, and sampling.
Measure and weigh various chemical materials and solvents (some hazardous) and assist in inventory control.
Prepare, clean, and breakdown all required process equipment and areas, maintaining all relevant documents and logbooks.
Operate Buchi/AGI evaporators, vacuum pumps, extractors, reactors, chillers, and Nutsche filters.
Run lab (wet chemistry) experiments for process chemists as required.
Maintain experimental records and laboratory notebooks.
Prepare and run samples and standards by HPLC as directed by the analytical supervisor.
Research market opportunities and pricing.
Conduct process development research under the oversight of a manager.
Fill and pump solvents/chemicals for R&D Lab and other production processes as needed.
Source and submit order requests for facility equipment and repair/replacement equipment parts.
Perform routine and ad hoc maintenance on facility, production, and analytical equipment.
Receive, inventory, and quarantine incoming chemicals and solvents.
Assist in maintenance of batch record tracking log and review completed batch records for errors/deviations.
Essential Skills
High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in Chemistry or a related field preferred.
Good communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Basic understanding of wet chemistry and analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, UV, LC/MS).
Attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Basic familiarity with EHS and chemical hygiene best practices.
Physical ability to move 55-gallon drums weighing 200-600 lbs by hand and with a drum hand truck.
Ability to move 4x 55-gallon drums using pallet and pallet jacks.
Experience with analytical chemistry, HPLC, formulation, GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR.
Basic math skills.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a 10-person worksite within a large facility/lab space located in Fairfield, NJ. The facility spans 22,000 square feet and includes research and analytical labs. The kilo-labs consist of 3 suites equipped with 20/50/100L reactors/extractors, prep-chromatography systems, Biotage flash systems, hydrogenators (300mL-20L), and 5/20/50L rotoevaporators. The team offers flexible hours and management, with a strong focus on training and long-term development. The role provides the opportunity to work on cosmetics for well-known brands, contributing to stable revenue and innovative product launches.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.