Analytical Lab Technician

The Fountain Group; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Lab Technician for a 12-month contract in Madison Heights, MI. The role focuses on operating and maintaining analytical equipment, keeping methods up to date, and generating customer reports.

You will work closely with major project teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while handling digital tools such as LIMS and statistical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry required; lab experience preferred.
• Experience in analytical labs is highly desirable.
• Good wet chemistry skills: titration, filtration, dilution, extraction, gravimetric determinations.
• Knowledge of GC-FID, ICP, IC, SEM/EDS is desirable.
• PHS and ion-selective meters experience beneficial.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment; strong attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and PC skills; accurate data handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform routine maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Maintain analytical methods and procedures.
• Contribute to major Henkel project teams and reporting.
• Prepare quality customer reports and manage project portfolios.
• interfacing with customers via correspondence and presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Strong PC skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

GC-FID

ICP

IC

SEM/EDS

pH meters

Ion selective meters

Job description

Currently we have an opening for a Lab Technician located in Madison Heights, MI.

Pay Range: $20-$27/hour

Job Description:

• 12-month contract with the possibility of extending or converting to permanent based on performance and budget.
• Operation and routine Maintenance of Analytical Equipment
• Upkeep of analytical methods/procedures
• Work efficiently & effectively on major project Henkel teams
• Preparation of quality customer reports & project portfolio management.
• Customer interfacing (Communication: Correspondence, Presentation, etc.)
• Compliance & Understanding of Corporate Standards (Safety, Housekeeping, Quality, etc.)
• Upkeep of Digital Programs (Microsoft, LIMS, Statistical Analysis etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry with prior laboratory experience preferred.
• Previous experience in an Analytical laboratory highly desirable.
• Good wet chemistry skills: titration, filtration, dilution, extraction, gravimetric determinations.
• Knowledge and experience with GC-FID, ICP, IC, and SEM/EDS is desirable
• Prior use of pH and specific ion electrode meters.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong chemical math skills.
• Strong PC skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills.