Lab Technician

Actalent; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Illinois seeks a Lab Technician to perform hands-on bench analysis and prepare accurate laboratory reports. The role requires following safety protocols and internal procedures while keeping up to date with analytical methods.

The candidate will assist with equipment maintenance, calibration, and the preparation of chemical solutions, ensuring high-quality QC and GMP-compliant work throughout daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Must understand laboratory analysis methods and safety protocols.
• Experience with crude oil assay distillation per ASTM D2892 and D5236 is a plus.
• Familiarity with Wet Chemistry, QC and GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory analysis with hands-on bench work.
• Complete all applicable laboratory reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of laboratory analysis methods.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Adhere to laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Follow internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Chemistry

Laboratory

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in science

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology

Job description

Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory analysis with hands-on bench work.
• Complete all applicable laboratory reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of laboratory analysis methods.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Adhere to laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Follow internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Chemistry, Laboratory, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate Degree in a science discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related science field (New graduates welcome).
• Experience in crude oil assay distillation per ASTM D2892 and ASTM D5236.
• Experience in Wet Chemistry, QC, GMP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good organization skills, detail-oriented, and ability to complete tasks timely.
• Ability to work in a routine, repetitive, fast-paced environment.
• Capability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to interpret various instructions in oral, written, diagram, electronic, or schedule form.
• Adherence to