Lab Technician

Minerals Technologies; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven specialty minerals company is seeking a Lab Technician to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will conduct and document laboratory tests, support product development, and ensure adherence to safety protocols in Hoffman Estates, IL. This entry-level role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Science or Engineering discipline required.
• Fluent in English with excellent documentation and verbal skills.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory tests under supervision.
• Record and analyze data accurately.
• Support CETCO staff in research and development projects.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to perform physical experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar field

Job description

Overview

Minerals Technologies Inc.(MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. The company reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2024.MTI focuses on two major segments –Consumer & SpecialtiesandEngineered Solutions.

OurConsumer & Specialtiessegment offers technologically enhanced products to consumer-driven end markets plus specialty additives that become functional components in a variety of consumer and industrial goods. This segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. The Household & Personal Care product line provides mineral-to-market products that serve consumer-oriented end markets including Pet Care, Personal Care, Fabric Care, Edible Oil, and Renewable Fuel Purification. Our Specialty Additives product line provides mineral-based technologies serving Paper, Packaging, Sealants & Adhesives, Paint & Coatings, Ceramics, Plastics, Food & Pharmaceutical markets.

OurEngineered Solutionssegment offers advanced process technologies and solutions that are designed to improve our customers’ manufacturing processes and projects. This segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. Our High-Temperature Technologies product line offers specially-formulated blends and technologies primarily for Foundry and Steelmaking industries. Our Environmental & Infrastructure product line provides waterproofing, water purification, remediation and other fluid management technologies for critical projects for Remediation, Water Purification, and Infrastructure.

MTIis committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. In our offices around the world, our differences are respected and valued as essential to MTI’s continued growth and innovation. Our goal is to ensure that all employees at MTI experience our workplace as a welcoming and respectful environment where they can achieve their full potential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401k company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

Position: Lab Technician

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Salary: $60k - $85k based on experience

CETCO, a Minerals Technologies Inc. company, is a leading supplier of solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction challenges worldwide.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

This is a full-time, entry level laboratory position as a Lab Technician in the CETCO business. The position will report to the R&D Director and assist R&D scientists. The CETCO Lab Technician will perform research activities and other tasks as directed in a laboratory, pilot scale or field environment. Records and reports data and properly maintains lab notebook. Follows instructions, performs experiments, collects and records data in accordance with MTI corporate standards and makes diagnostic observations. Able to develop needed lab and pilot scale procedures and methods and perform routine maintenance. Experienced in equipment and lab operations and is able to follow troubleshooting procedures. Takes the lead role in the assembly, operation and disassembly of equipment. Recognizes, uses and is committed to safe lab practices at all times.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing testing and product support for the Water and Remediation business group within CETCO. The successful candidate should be able to learn and perform routine laboratory tests related to our drinking water and environmental remediation product lines. In addition, the candidate should be able to:

• Follow all corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests under supervision.
• Prepare and label samples for testing and analysis.
• Record and analyze data accurately and maintain detailed logs.
• Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Support CETCO staff in research and development projects.

Qualifications

Major / Relevant Field of Study: The candidate must hold, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in a with an emphasis in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or similar field.

Requirements:

• BS or MS (preferred) in Science or Engineering discipline required.
• Fluent in the English language with excellent documentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Candidate must have also strong work ethic and strong communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical and chemical experiments and tests in a lab, pilot plant, or plant setting
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to lift at least 60 lbs (27 kg)
• Experience in a laboratory setting is preferred but not required.

Licensing: None

Travel: Occasional travel may be required to support production trials, prototype testing or customer support for extended periods by air and car. (Less than 20% travel anticipated)

Work Hours: 8 hours per day. 5 days per week.

Safety Training: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is required to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual or through the online training system. Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employee’s position. Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems appropriate.