Lab Technician

Join our Laboratory team as a Laboratory Technician and build the foundation for a rewarding career! Working under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, you’ll gain hands-on experience testing ILA products and materials, accurately documenting results, and supporting our commitment to quality. This entry-level position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to develop their technical skills.

Why You’ll Love It Here!

• Attractive total compensation package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits on day 1
• Annual merit-based performance wage increases
• Performance-based bonus opportunities twice per year
• Generous PTO package
• Family-like atmosphere that promotes growth and flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Sample, prepare, and test product blends, raw materials, imported products, and finished products according to ASTM/JIS standards and established procedures.
• Evaluate and release filling purges and stop production of blended or filled materials when test results are out of specification.
• Perform basic equipment calibrations and participate in accuracy control testing, reporting questionable results to Laboratory Management.
• Accurately record, document, and communicate laboratory test results and production testing status.
• Perform administrative tasks, including SAP data entry, preparing test sheets and test lots, and scanning test results.
• Support general laboratory housekeeping and maintenance, including dishwashing and solvent recycling.
• Assist with small-scale hazardous spill response and actively participate in required safety and hazardous-material training.
• Follow all established quality, environmental, safety, and operational policies, including IATF/ISO 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Identify and assist in analyzing root causes of issues related to assigned work and laboratory processes.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and respect while completing tasks and required training accurately and on time

What you’ll need to succeed as a Lab Technician

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology with 0–2 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of manufacturing laboratory experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong problem-solving, mathematical, and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• Comfortable working in and around a chemical environment.