OCM Laboratory Technician - Hoffman Estates, IL

OCM Laboratory Technician – Hoffman Estates, IL

Bureau Veritas North America

City: Hoffman Estates
State: Illinois

Perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for quality control, process control, or product development.

• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as FTIRs, ICPs, balances/scales, spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, colorimeters, and other equipment.
• Test in-service lubricants for maintenance and reliability, analyzing wear, contamination, viscosity, density, cleanliness, and degradation by-products.
• Record test results on standardized forms and produce test reports describing procedures used.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulations required to meet specifications.

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Internships and laboratory experience considered.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

Mathematical

Skills:

Basic algebra, calculus, and trigonometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with diverse variables; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, License, and Registrations: Valid driver’s license not required.

Regularly required to stand; use hands to feel objects, work tools, or controls; talk or hear and smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required.

Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and explosive materials; exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock; occasional radiation exposure; noise level usually moderate to loud.

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan. Pay varies by location and experience. Health, dental, and vision coverage; company‑matched retirement plan; paid time off and company holidays; life insurance; STD & LTD; optional life and pet insurance; EAP and wellness programs; tuition assistance; employee discounts.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran.