Lab Technician - 408226

Atrium; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Lab Technician to support manufacturing operations and laboratory activities. You will work with scientists, engineers, Quality, and Production teams to perform testing, support product quality initiatives, and maintain laboratory systems and equipment.

Candidates with experience in chemical manufacturing or related labs are encouraged to apply. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is required. On-site role with Atrium Care Package benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience collecting, preparing, and testing samples in manufacturing/industrial labs.
• Experience performing quality control or laboratory testing on materials or products.
• Experience setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when documenting procedures, test methods, and results.
• Experience entering, reviewing, and managing laboratory or quality-related data.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory workspace.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and analyze raw material, in-process, and finished product samples.
• Perform quality control testing, including particle size, density, moisture, viscosity, and other tests.
• Conduct routine analytical testing and document results per procedures.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Record, review, and enter testing data into databases and quality systems.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and company standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment.
• Adhere to EH&S policies and identify safety improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Engineering, and R&D teams on improvements.

Skills

Sample testing

Quality control

Equipment setup

Data entry

Laboratory safety

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Quality data systems

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established global manufacturing company that produces a wide range of specialty materials used across multiple industries. With operations in several regions worldwide, the organization is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established global manufacturing company that produces a wide range of specialty materials used across multiple industries. With operations in several regions worldwide, the organization is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. The laboratory supports manufacturing operations, product quality initiatives, and research and development efforts for specialty materials. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in manufacturing, chemical, materials, food ingredient, or industrial laboratory environments who enjoy working in a hands‑on setting focused on quality, process improvement, and continuous improvement. The company fosters a collaborative work environment with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence. Our client is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$25/hr

Position Overview

The Lab Technician will support manufacturing operations and laboratory activities. This role will work independently and collaboratively with scientists, engineers, Quality, and Production teams to perform testing, support product quality initiatives, and maintain laboratory systems and equipment. This position supports industrial manufacturing and product quality activities. Candidates from chemical, specialty materials, food ingredients, consumer products, coatings, adhesives, polymers, or other manufacturing laboratory environments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Of The Lab Technician

• Collect, prepare, and analyze raw material, in-process, and finished product samples to support manufacturing operations, product quality, and process improvement initiatives.


• Perform quality control testing, including physical property evaluations such as particle size, density, moisture content, viscosity, and other material characterization tests.


• Conduct routine analytical testing and document results in accordance with established procedures.


• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.


• Record, review, and enter testing data into laboratory databases and quality systems.


• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, testing records, and standard operating procedures.


• Ensure compliance with manufacturing quality systems, laboratory procedures, and company standards.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.


• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety policies and proactively identify opportunities to improve workplace safety.


• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Engineering, and R&D teams to support manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Experience/Skills For The Lab Technician

• Hands-on experience collecting, preparing, and testing samples in a manufacturing, chemical, materials, food, consumer products, or industrial laboratory environment.


• Experience performing quality control or laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, or finished products.


• Experience setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment and instrumentation.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when documenting procedures, test methods, and results.


• Experience entering, reviewing, and managing laboratory or quality-related data.


• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory workspace.


• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established operating procedures.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Lab Technician

• Prior experience within chemical manufacturing, specialty materials, food ingredients, consumer products, coatings, adhesives, polymers, or related industrial manufacturing environments.


• Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or other quality data management systems.


• Experience supporting quality control, quality assurance, manufacturing operations, or process improvement initiatives.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

Benefits

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).