Industrial Lab Technician: Chemistry & Instrumentation

FUCHS PETROLUB SE; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

FUCHS is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Harvey, IL for the 1st shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm). You will perform routine analyses on customer samples, calibrate instrumentation, and maintain accurate data records. The role requires 1–3 years of industrial lab experience and a science degree, with familiarity in XRF, FTIR, viscosity, and Karl Fischer tests.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment that emphasizes growth, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of industrial laboratory experience
• The ideal applicant will be comfortable working as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of wet chemistry
• The candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations
• Excellent verbal and good written communication skills
• A four-year degree in a science field; Chemistry preferred, but Biology/Physics will be considered; Associates degree with relevant experience welcomed
• Experience with XRF, FTIR, viscosity, titrations (manual and/or automatic), Karl Fischer, flash point measurements
• LIMS computer system experience preferred
• A mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

• Use established methods to perform routine analyses on in-use customer submitted samples
• Maintain acceptable turnaround times for routine analyses
• Perform testing on other samples as appropriate; maintain equipment and calibrate instrumentation
• Record test data accurately and proficiently
• Assist with weekly inventory of supplies
• Participate in general housekeeping and other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Four-year science degree

Associates degree with experience welcomed

Tools

LIMS

XRF

FTIR

Viscosity

Titrations

Karl Fischer

Job description

FUCHS is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Harvey, IL for the 1st shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm). You will perform routine analyses on customer samples, calibrate instrumentation, and maintain accurate data records. The role requires 1–3 years of industrial lab experience and a science degree, with familiarity in XRF, FTIR, viscosity, and Karl Fischer tests.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment that emphasizes growth, teamwork, and