Laboratory Production & QC Chemist — PTO & Benefits

EKI; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental insurance

Job summary

E K Industries, Inc. (EKI) seeks a dependable Laboratory Production Technician to join the production laboratory. You will prepare and test chemical batches, perform wet-chemistry QC (pH, titration, spectrophotometric checks), and ensure each batch meets specifications before packaging.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, adherence to GMP and ISO standards, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and Production team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; chemistry coursework preferred.
• 2+ years hands-on chemical lab or manufacturing experience required.
• Familiarity with wet-chemistry testing (pH, titration) and basic lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce chemical batches according to formulations.
• Weigh, measure, and blend components to specifications.
• Perform in-process and final QC tests (pH, titration, spectrophotometric checks).
• Document results and maintain batch records.
• Calibrate and maintain lab instruments (pH meters, spectrophotometers, balances).
• Maintain GMP and ISO 9001/13485 compliant lab conditions.

Skills

Lab experience

Wet-chemistry testing

pH measurement

Titration

Spectrophotometric checks

Record-keeping

PPE proficiency

Chemical handling

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Chemistry coursework

Chemistry certification

Tools

Balances

pH meters

Spectrophotometers

Job description

E K Industries, Inc. (EKI) seeks a dependable Laboratory Production Technician to join the production laboratory. You will prepare and test chemical batches, perform wet-chemistry QC (pH, titration, spectrophotometric checks), and ensure each batch meets specifications before packaging.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, adherence to GMP and ISO standards, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and Production team.