R&D Materials Processing Technologist (Sample Preparation)

Job Description

Job Description

Help Turn Formulations into Real-World Samples

Imagine stepping into a collaborative lab where your precision turns ideas into testable products. That’s the impact you’ll have as an R&D Materials Processing Technologist in St. Charles, IL—building samples, refining processes, and keeping a safe, efficient lab humming.

Where: St. Charles, IL
Pay: $24.00/hr
When: 1st Shift — Monday–Thursday 7:30am–5:00pm; Friday 8:00am–12:00pm
Term: Contract (April–September, 6 months)

What You’ll Tackle

• Set up and operate lab extruders and complementary lab equipment
• Prepare samples through extrusion, grinding, and spraying workflows
• Use bonding mixers to create metallic samples for bonding trials
• Formulate using standard NAFTA formulations
• Track quality and machine health during runs; escalate abnormalities quickly
• Perform equipment clean-downs and disassembly following lockout procedures
• Keep the lab safe, organized, and audit-ready
• Capture results and run data using basic computer tools

Who You Are

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; Chemistry or a related science preferred
• 1+ years in a lab or manufacturing setting
• Meticulous, quality-driven, and safety-minded
• Comfortable with basic data entry and documentation
• Dependable teammate who can also work independently

Great-to-Have Extras

• Experience in coatings, plastics, or chemical manufacturing
• Hands-on time with extrusion, grinding, or spraying
• Familiarity with SAP

What’s Required

• Must be available for the full April–September contract period
• Must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen and 7-year background check
• SD rated steel toe footwear required on day one

Grow with a Stable Team

Work with a company that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement—while you gain tangible lab skills and R&D exposure that strengthen your career foundation.