Chemist I

C191 Engineered Custom Lubricants; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay programs with career growth

Paid time off for volunteerism

Comprehensive benefit options

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

C191 Engineered Custom Lubricants in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a laboratory technician to formulate and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses for current and new products. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment and workspace, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and providing analytical services to customers.

This position offers competitive pay programs and extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Opportunities for career growth are available within this global leader in industrial process fluids.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis/tests in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and safety protocols.
• Strong communication skills for reporting results and technical exchange.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses/tests.
• Maintains equipment and workspace, ensuring cleanliness and functionality.
• Provides analytical service and knowledge to customers and internal teams.

Job description

Job Summary

Under close supervision, formulates and conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis/tests in a laboratory setting for current and or new products. Analysis contributes to process improvements, performance, and overall customer product experience.

Job Description

Executes, formulates and conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis/tests in a laboratory setting for current and or new products. Implements new or improved analytical test methods to enhance capabilities, efficiency and accuracy (repeatability & reproducibility). Carries out prescribed analytical tests and determinations to answer questions and address problems of customers. Records all observations and data in an orderly manner. Reports results in a clear and concise manner to enhance technical exchange.

Maintains equipment, glassware and workspace to keep them clean and well-functioning. Properly disposes of all laboratory waste. Participates in ensuring good management of laboratory equipment, storage spaces for chemicals and raw materials, and compliance with housekeeping rules. Provides analytical service and knowledge to internal and external customers based on the chemist’s current level of expertise. Visits customers when required to assist the Commercial team. Ensures that all equipment and machines in your area of control are managed regarding safety, maintenance, calibration, and availability. Performs project work in cooperation with a variety of internal and external contacts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Opportunities for career growth within a global leader in industrial process fluids industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S. federal, state, and/or local employment law. Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.