Lab Jobs in Oxford, MS (NOW HIRING)

Chemistry Lab Tech| Hiring NowPosition Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team in a manufacturing environment producing household and industrial products, including toilet bowl cleaners, bleach, and dry pool tablets. This position is responsible for collecting production samples, performing routine laboratory testing, documenting results, and ensuring products meet established quality standards.

The ideal candidate is self-driven, comfortable working independently, and eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Collect production samples from manufacturing lines every 3 hours.
• Perform quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct laboratory analyses, including:
• pH testing
• Moisture testing
• Viscosity testing
• Water quality analysis
• Basic microbiological and rapid testing methods
• Operate and utilize FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) instrumentation.
• Accurately document test results and maintain laboratory records.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and laboratory procedures.
• Communicate quality concerns, nonconformances, and deviations to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality programs.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure product quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to continuously learn and develop technical knowledge.
• Experience with FTIR instrumentation.
• Experience in a manufacturing, chemical, consumer products, quality control, or quality assurance laboratory.
• Exposure to microbiological testing techniques.
• Recent graduates with relevant laboratory coursework, internships, undergraduate research, or co-op experience are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and collect samples throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift and transport sample containers and laboratory materials as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe footwear and other safety equipment as required.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will be:

• Self-motivated and dependable
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Comfortable working independently
• Adaptable in a growing operation
• Committed to safety and continuous improvement
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-performing team

Skills

• Quality Control (QC)
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• Laboratory Testing
• GMP Compliance
• Microbiology
• FTIR
• Data Documentation
• Manufacturing Quality Systems

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sardis, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Sardis,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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 for other accommodation options.

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