Laboratory Technician, QC – Rotating Shifts & 14 Days Off

United Initiators; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability protection

Wellness program

Job summary

United Initiators is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Control team in Elyria, Ohio. You will perform laboratory testing and quality control analysis to ensure products meet customer and internal specifications while supporting ISO-certified quality standards.

You will gain hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, using analytical testing methods and contributing to product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry or two years’ lab experience with hazardous chemicals.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency including MS Office and SAP.
• Ability to follow procedures, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Ability to wear PPE and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct routine quality control testing following established lab procedures.
• Perform analytical testing using titration, GC, IR, and other methods.
• Measure and evaluate pH, water content, conductivity, color, and impurities.
• Collect, record, and analyze data to support process control and improvement.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
• Prepare routine customer samples for shipment in compliance with regulations.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Responsible Care programs.
• Assist with audits, documentation reviews, and lab recordkeeping.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping in the lab.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE while working with chemicals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office & SAP

Safety procedures

Physical ability

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

Two years lab experience

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

United Initiators is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Control team in Elyria, Ohio. You will perform laboratory testing and quality control analysis to ensure products meet customer and internal specifications while supporting ISO-certified quality standards.

You will gain hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, using analytical testing methods and contributing to product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.