Lab Technician
Job in
Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60412, USA
Listed on 2026-07-05
Listing for:
ManpowerGroup
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Lab Tech to join their team. As a Lab Tech, you will be part of the Quality Control department supporting the production teams.
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* Job Title:
** Lab Technician
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* Location:
** Chicago Heights, IL
** Shift:
** 1pm-9pm
** Rate:** $21 per hour
** Responsibilities:*
* Technicians are directly responsible for ensuring that products meet established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance.
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* Key responsibilities:
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* + Performs tests at various stages of production process to determine whether material meet prescribed formulas and standards in order to maintain quality and reliability of products.
+ Draws sample to be tested at specified stages in production process.
+ Sets up and performs standardized tests to determine physical properties.
+ Determines conformity to prescribed formulas and standards, and documents deviations.
+ Makes routine adjustments or notifies appropriate personnel.
+ Maintain accurate and detailed records of all quality tests and inspections.
+ Maintains test equipment.
+ Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and non-conformances; recommend corrective actions.
+ Collaborate with production teams to implement quality control measures during manufacturing processes.
+ Participate in the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality control.
+ Participate in internal and external audits.
+ Provide training and support to other laboratory personnel.
+ Records test data.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
** Key Result Areas:*
* + Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist chemist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials.
+ Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
+ Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as grinding, cleaning of glasswork, and sample preparation.
+ Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
+ Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
+ Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards - using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
+ Documenting/Recording Information
+ Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
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* Qualifications:
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* + High School Diploma required.
+ An associate's or bachelor's degree is desirable, but not required.
+ Three to five years related experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
+ Testing experience, able to come to conclusions, refer complex problems to supervisor.
+ Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
+ Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and ability to use various measuring devices are preferred.
+ Ability and willingness to do shift work.
+ Pass appropriate in-house task test(s).
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* Environmental Conditions:
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* + General working environment for refractory operation (Heat and noise exposure). There is no climate control in most working areas.
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* Physical Requirements:
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* + Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight;
Must be able to, bend, climb stairs, walk and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to wear a respirator
Technicians are directly responsible for ensuring that products meet established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance.
*
* Key responsibilities:
*
* + Performs tests at various stages of production process to determine whether material meet prescribed formulas and standards in order to maintain quality and reliability of products.
+ Draws sample to be tested at specified stages in production process.
+ Sets up and performs standardized tests to determine physical properties.
+ Determines conformity to prescribed formulas and standards, and documents deviations.
+ Makes routine adjustments or notifies appropriate personnel.
+ Maintain accurate and detailed…
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