Lab assistant Job at Actalent, Libertyville, IL

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  • Actalent
  • Libertyville, IL

Job Description

Job Title: Lab AssistantJob Description

We are seeking a motivated Lab Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate with the team on daily projects, assemble walls, floors, and tiles for testing, and run various tests to evaluate product durability against elements like wind, earthquakes, fire, and sound. You will also work with a hydraulic press to measure nail pulling force and more. The ideal candidate will have experience or the ability to quickly learn to write reports, read blueprints, and perform computer tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Technologists with tasks such as putting up drywall and building sections of rooms for sound and fire tests.

  • Paint walls, finish walls, and tile floors.

  • Utilize carpentry skills for various construction tasks.

  • Move 50 lb bags and install testing equipment such as thermocouples.

  • Perform basic lab skills including making mixes, weighing powders/formulas.

  • Sweep and clean the general lab area.

Essential Skills

  • High School Diploma; a degree is nice but not required.

  • 1-2 years of carpentry experience/framing OR a scientific degree.

  • Ability to learn lab skills and an interest in laboratory work.

  • Proficiency in common Microsoft Word and basic Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Degree is a plus but not required.

  • Experience in construction or a related field is advantageous.

  • Ability to train on all testing procedures and report writing guidelines.

Work Environment

This position operates Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The work environment is a large, dirty area where candidates will build and finish walls, paint, and perform other construction tasks. While some time will be spent in the lab, it is not a clean lab, and candidates must be comfortable working around cement powders and paints, lifting up to 50-60 lbs, and wearing jeans.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Libertyville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 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.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Monday to Friday,

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