Lab Tech

Job Summary

The Analytical Lab Technician supports Car Care manufacturing operations by performing routine and non-routine analytical testing to ensure raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet established quality specifications. This role ensures timely and accurate analytical data to support production, product release, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Conduct analytical and physical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products following approved test methods.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments such as pH meters, viscometers, and FTIR.
• Accurately document test results in laboratory databases in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
• Support manufacturing troubleshooting by providing analytical data, insights, and timely feedback.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, manage chemical inventory, and ensure adherence to all safety and environmental procedures.
• Participate in method verifications, instrument qualifications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Production Teams, Product Engineers, and the Production Manager to ensure timely testing and product release.
• Maintain finished goods retention samples in accordance with the Company’s Quality Policy.
• Escalate analytical or product quality issues to R&D to ensure timely investigation and resolution.
• Support R&D in product testing for new product introductions and process qualifications.

• Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and SOPs describing chemistry laboratory procedures.
• Must be able to operate machinery safely and proficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Excel, Word, SPC for Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, with flexibility to work occasional overtime.

• Minimum associate’s degree in chemistry desired, or related field.
• 1-3 years direct applicable experience in a chemical laboratory in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and documentation.
• Located in Solon, OH.
• 5% travel or less may be required.

$24-$27/hr and includes dental, health and vision benefits.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.