Lab Technician: Entry-Level Testing & Growth

Idemitsu Lubricants America; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Merit-based raises

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Idemitsu Lubricants America in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to support testing of our automotive lubricants and materials under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor. You will gain hands-on experience, accurately documenting results, and contributing to our commitment to quality.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology with 0–2 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of manufacturing laboratory experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong problem‑solving, mathematical, and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced laboratory setting.
• Comfortable working in and around a chemical environment.

Responsibilities

• Sample, prepare, and test product blends, raw materials, imported products, and finished products according to ASTM/JIS standards and established procedures.
• Evaluate and release filling purges and stop production of blended or filled materials when test results are out of specification.
• Perform basic equipment calibrations and participate in accuracy control testing, reporting questionable results to Laboratory Management.
• Accurately record, document, and communicate laboratory test results and production testing status.
• Perform administrative tasks, including SAP data entry, preparing test sheets and test lots, and scanning test results.
• Support general laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, including dishwashing and solvent recycling.
• Assist with small‑scale hazardous spill response and actively participate in required safety and hazardous-material training.
• Follow all established quality, environmental, safety, and operational policies, including IATF/ISO 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Identify and assist in analyzing root causes of issues related to assigned work and laboratory processes.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and respect while completing tasks and required training accurately and on time

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Idemitsu Lubricants America in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to support testing of our automotive lubricants and materials under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor. You will gain hands-on experience, accurately documenting results, and contributing to our commitment to quality.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced laboratory setting.