Lab Technician

Job Details Level: Entry

Job Location:

Jeffersonville Office - Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage:
None Job Shift: Day

Join our Laboratory team as a Laboratory Technician and build the foundation for a rewarding career! Working under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, you’ll gain hands‑on experience testing ILA products and materials, accurately documenting results, and supporting our commitment to quality. This entry‑level position is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, eager to learn, and ready to develop their technical skills.

• Attractive total compensation package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits on day 1
• Annual merit-based performance wage increases
• Performance-based bonus opportunities twice per year
• Generous PTO package
• Family-like atmosphere that promotes growth and flexibility

• Sample, prepare, and test product blends, raw materials, imported products, and finished products according to ASTM/JIS standards and established procedures.
• Evaluate and release filling purges and stop production of blended or filled materials when test results are out of specification.
• Perform basic equipment calibrations and participate in accuracy control testing, reporting questionable results to Laboratory Management.
• Accurately record, document, and communicate laboratory test results and production testing status.
• Perform administrative tasks, including SAP data entry, preparing test sheets and test lots, and scanning test results.
• Support general laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, including dishwashing and solvent recycling.
• Assist with small‑scale hazardous spill response and actively participate in required safety and hazardous-material training.
• Follow all established quality, environmental, safety, and operational policies, including IATF/ISO 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Identify and assist in analyzing root causes of issues related to assigned work and laboratory processes.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and respect while completing tasks and required training accurately and on time

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology with 0–2 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of manufacturing laboratory experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong problem‑solving, mathematical, and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced laboratory setting.
• Comfortable working in and around a chemical environment.

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.

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Idemitsu is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity - this commitment is embedded in our Core Values and lived through our actions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.