Job description:

Lab Technician

Location: South Holland, IL 60473

Shift: 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available upon conversion to full-time employee (FTE) and once contract period has been completed.

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Lab Technician to support laboratory testing, quality assurance, and data collection activities. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working in a laboratory environment, following established procedures, and ensuring accurate test results. The Lab Technician will perform routine testing, maintain laboratory equipment, document results, and support quality initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Perform routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

Prepare, label, and organize samples for testing and analysis.

Record and document test results accurately using laboratory software and databases.

Conduct quality control checks and report any abnormalities or non-conforming results.

Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment according to established procedures.

Follow laboratory safety standards and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Assist with sample retention, inventory management, and laboratory supply organization.

Support process monitoring and data collection activities.

Communicate testing results and observations to supervisors and production teams.

Participate in continuous improvement and quality initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.

Previous laboratory, quality control, manufacturing, or testing experience preferred.

Ability to follow wri

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