Quality Lab Technician – Chemistry

Carus-Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) +1

Tuition reimbursement

Employee engagement events and STEM教育

Job summary

Carus is seeking a Quality Technician I in LaSalle, IL to uphold our superior quality standards. You will analyze materials and products, support investigations, and collaborate across teams to ensure products meet strict specifications.

The role emphasizes problem solving, precision, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting, with opportunities to learn diverse analytical instruments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry or related field with five or more years of bench experience or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science.
• Experience with wet chemistry analysis.
• Ability to solve problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Attention to detail and time management; basic statistics understanding.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Qualify raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure specifications.
• Notify operations of non-conforming material or product results and assist in troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with R&D, process development, and operations during trials and projects.
• Maintain and update records and databases including production inventory and quality reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or related field

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science

Tools

Wet chemistry analysis

Job description

Carus is seeking a Quality Technician I in LaSalle, IL to uphold our superior quality standards. You will analyze materials and products, support investigations, and collaborate across teams to ensure products meet strict specifications.

The role emphasizes problem solving, precision, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting, with opportunities to learn diverse analytical instruments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.