Laboratory Technician
Actalent
Hands‑on lab tech building prototypes, operating 3D printers, and assisting soap product trials.
9 days ago ago
$25 - $35
Junior (1-3 years)
Contractor
Milford, CT
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical consultation
Performance analysis
Physical development
Injury prevention and recuperation
Sports psychology
360° Marketing
Consultancy with clubs and sporting entities
Legal services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Power
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Consumer Products
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
3d printing
printer maintenance
cad design
prototype build
metal machining
lab safety
- Communicate findings and progress to team members.
- 3D Printing Operations: Operate, maintain, and optimize SLA and FDM 3D printers.
- Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
- Document procedures, maintenance logs, and prototype iterations.
- Learn and support lab procedures under the guidance of the senior specialist.
- Design & Documentation: Support CAD design tasks (SolidWorks preferred).
- Perform pre- and post-processing of printed parts.
- Clean and finish 3D printed parts (SLA and FDM).
- Prototype Fabrication & Assembly: Build and assemble small prototypes using hand tools, lab equipment, and basic machining techniques.
- Troubleshoot and repair 3D printers as needed.
- Machine small metal components for lab fixtures and test setups.
- Lab Support & Learning: Assist in lab-scale processing of soap-based personal care products.
What you bring
solidworks
3d printing
prototyping
r&d
mechanical aptitude
machining
- Prior experience in a prototyping or R&D lab.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills.
- Exposure to consumer product development or formulation.
- Familiarity with 3D printing technologies (SLA, FDM).
- Preferred design experience with SolidWorks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a lab setting.
- 3D printing knowledge and experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Basic understanding of electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience working with tools, machines, and lab equipment.
- Comfortable with basic machining (drilling, grinding, filing, etc.).
- Manual dexterity for small part assembly and machine operation.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Transportation benefits
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
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Company
Overview
$1.3B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generated annually through a network of technical and consulting services.
27,500+ Consultants
Consultants Network
Comprises a global network of expert professionals across industries.
- Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner.
- Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services.
- Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects.
- Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems.
- Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.
- We empower people to realize their full potential by providing opportunities to grow and learn.
- We build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect.
- We champion innovation, continuously seeking creative solutions.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and employees.
- We foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to collective success.
2050
Target Year
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- committed to making energy-efficient investments and improving operational practices for sustainability.
- focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling in its operations.
- This company prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The organization strives to increase gender diversity and empower women at all levels.
- The company regularly monitors and tracks progress on gender-related diversity goals.
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