Lab Technician (Entry Level)

Job Description

Job Description

Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Fragrance Laboratory Technician, where you will play a pivotal role in testing and creating unique fragrances. This position offers the chance to learn basic wet chemistry and bench techniques, ideal for those eager to grow their careers in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical property testing, specific gravity testing, and pH testing.
• Compound and create individual fragrances, restock and refill the lab.
• Test incoming product, in-process samples, and final samples before dispatching to customers.
• Document laboratory activities and occasionally retrieve items from the production floor.
• Manage compounding and testing of 12-20 formulas daily.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure timely product dispatch.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This role is based in a fragrance lab within a manufacturing environment, similar to other chemical companies. The work involves physical testing of fragrances, so individuals with sensitivities to smell may not be suitable. The lab team includes 3 perfumers and 2-3 lab technicians who assist in operations. Expect a fast-paced environment that requires autonomy and reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maryland Heights,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.

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.