Lab Assistant - R&D (Part Time)
About the role
Join our R&D team as a Part Time Lab Assistant, where you’ll get hands-on experience in lubricant testing, help keep our lab running smoothly, and work alongside experienced technicians to support innovation, safety, and quality every day!
Responsibilities
- Understand the use, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals before conducting lab testing.
- Running the dishwasher
- Replenishing laboratory and blending supplies
- Helping to maintain chemical inventory
- Support monthly and weekly safety checks
- Carry out end of month responsibilities (dumping, refilling chemicals, support inventory)
- Entering test data and scanning test sheets, COA(s), SDS(s), misc. documents
- Wiping down counter tops, cleaning test equipment, and keeping the lab tidy
- Preparing supplies, equipment, and glassware for testing
- Unpacking and labelling chemicals in accordance with laboratory protocol
- Performing basic lubricant testing under the supervision of laboratory staff members in accordance with existing test procedures
- Blending trial products with supervision from development team
- Read and understand the job hazard analysis and SDS (as needed) for the testing to be performed.
- Operate in accordance with all ISO17025/IATF16949 established policies.
- Participate in training and accurately records training dates.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GEDEnrolled in a bachelor’s program in chemistry, engineering, or a related field, or a recent associate degree graduate
- Years of Experience: 0 – 2 years laboratory experience (entry level)
- Computer skills including data entry, word processing, spreadsheet creation, and modification. Familiarity with SharePoint preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Good problem-solving skills and mathematical skills.
- Self-motivated and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Work well with team members, customers, and vendors.
- Able to work in a group setting or independently while meeting deadlines
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Understanding of hazardous chemicals
- Data entry and spreadsheet creation
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Mathematical skills
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Professional development
- Flexible work environment
Pay
- TBD
Schedule
- TBD
About Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation
Since 1992, Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation (ILA) has been a leading provider of high-performance automotive lubricants, dedicated to innovation, quality, and sustainability, serving the needs of original equipment manufacturers and consumers across North America. ILA is a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan, based in Tokyo. Idemitsu has a strong focus on its people, demonstrated through our unique culture, together with competitive compensation, professional development, and a flexible work environment. You can find out more at www.idemitsulubricants.com.