Lab Technician – Quality & Process Improvement

VALTO Engineered Materials; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Valto, Inc in Channahon, IL seeks a Lab Technician to perform laboratory testing, support quality improvement projects, investigate product quality issues, and assist with process optimization. This role maintains product quality standards and supports corrective actions, while backing up QA Technicians to ensure uninterrupted quality operations.

You will collaborate with the Quality Manager, Quality Coordinator, Technical Manager, and Plant Chemist, report results, and communicate technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline preferred; Associate's degree with lab experience also considered.
• Proficiency with computers and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with understanding of statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and support quality improvement projects.
• Investigate product quality issues and assist with process optimization.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Analyze test results and provide data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
• Assist with controlled documents, internal audits, and compliance activities.
• Provide backup for QA Technicians to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis tools

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific field

Associate's degree in Chemistry or related field with lab experience

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Valto, Inc in Channahon, IL seeks a Lab Technician to perform laboratory testing, support quality improvement projects, investigate product quality issues, and assist with process optimization. This role maintains product quality standards and supports corrective actions, while backing up QA Technicians to ensure uninterrupted quality operations.

You will collaborate with the Quality Manager, Quality Coordinator, Technical Manager, and Plant Chemist, report results, and communicate technical