Laboratory Technician (Intermediate)
- Pay Rate: $34.21 – $40.00/hour (on W2)
- Contract Length: 24 months
- Location: Channahon, IL 60410
- Schedule
- Rotating 12-hour swing shift schedule.
- Includes day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Example rotation:
- Mon/Tue: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wed/Thu: Off
- Fri/Sat/Sun: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
- Mon/Tue: Off
- Wed/Thu: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fri/Sat/Sun: Off
- Rotation pattern repeats thereafter.
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Overview
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to support quality assurance and quality control activities within a manufacturing and processing environment. This role is responsible for performing routine and non-routine laboratory testing on product and in-process samples, ensuring compliance with quality standards and supporting plant operations. The ideal candidate has a technical background in Chemical, Process, or Technical Engineering, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work a rotating 12-hour swing shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine laboratory analyses and wet chemistry testing on product and in-process samples.
- Support laboratory supervisors and chemists in quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
- Prepare, handle, and process samples to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
- Generate, record, and maintain accurate laboratory data and documentation in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare chemical stock solutions, reagents, and testing standards as required.
- Monitor product quality and assist in identifying and resolving quality-related issues.
- Ensure laboratory activities are conducted safely and in accordance with company policies and industry standards.
- Support continuous improvement efforts within laboratory and plant operations.
- Work collaboratively with operations, laboratory personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure production quality objectives are met.
Qualifications
- Polytechnic degree, diploma, or equivalent technical education in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Technical Engineering, or a related field.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with standard software applications and laboratory systems.
- Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or quality control environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with quality control processes, laboratory testing methods, and analytical instrumentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to follow established procedures and maintain detailed records.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work a rotating 12-hour swing shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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