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Lab Technician - Alsip, United States - Actalent
3 weeks ago
Description
Description:
A typical day would include raw material testing, finished product testing, wet chemistry, physical testing, and verifying samples from incoming trucks. Trucks come into the facility between 5:30 am and 4 pm, candidates will be expected to pull anywhere from 25-40 samples off the trucks daily. They will spend most of their time in the lab performing tests, with about 10% of the role consisting of getting samples from the trucks, and cleaning equipment in the lab. Candidates are expected to clean dishes and equipment whenever necessary.
On a typical day, they will complete the following wet chem tests in their first 3 months:
-pH
-titrations
-viscosity
-density testing
-boiling point
-water content
-purity testing
-mixing
After a few months, the candidate can expect to be trained to test products using IC, ICP, GC, and FTIR as equipment becomes available.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
MUST HAVES:
Chemistry or Biology with Chem Minor Degree from a 4-year institution
6+ months experience in a lab doing pH and titrations - either in school or in a professional setting
Work well with a team in a fast-paced
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