Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control Laboratory

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Lab Assistant to support daily batch testing and raw material analysis. You’ll work hands-on with chemical assays, lab instrumentation, and data systems to ensure product quality and safety. This is a great opportunity to grow your lab career with a team that values development and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform batch and physical testing using standard chemical assays
• Operate and troubleshoot lab computers and analytical instruments
• Conduct incoming raw material testing and verify quality against benchmarks
• Document analytical data, audits, and logs in compliance with company policy
• Assist with investigations of non-chemical anomalies on the production floor
• Support plant trial requests and special testing projects
• Maintain lab cleanliness and equipment through routine housekeeping
• Follow GLP standards for safe chemical handling
• Collaborate with chemists and cross-functional teams as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ years of lab or testing experience (wet chemistry preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Solid communication, organization, and time management skills
• Knowledge of HPLC is a plus
• Open to candidates with or without a degree

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrisonville, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Harrisonville,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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