Chemical Lab Technician

About the role

As a Chemical Lab Technician, you will work hands-on in a laboratory setting, conducting a variety of tests on metal products. This position involves preparing samples and performing tests to certify various types of metal products. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melrose Park, IL, fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal samples using power and industrial tools including saws, grinders, and furnaces.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Chemist/Chemist Level II to analyze client samples.
• Perform routine operation, maintenance, calibration, and qualification of laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments as needed.
• Conduct day-to-day operational activities including housekeeping and maintaining laboratory notebooks.
• Prepare reports and document results of tests.
• Ensure test machines are properly calibrated before use.
• Follow detailed written and verbal procedures accurately.
• Understand and apply mathematical concepts in daily tasks.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of industrial lab experience, preferably in metals but open to other inorganic chemistry testing.
• Sample prep experience with inorganic products.
• Experience handling power tools such as grinders, saws, polishers, and drills.
• Basic lab skills and inorganic lab experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree along with a high school diploma.
• 1.5-2 years of chemistry lab experience, preferably in a metals lab or inorganics lab.
• Hobby or experience in hands-on mechanic, construction, or shop work is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability and a willingness to work in a dirty lab environment.

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.