Lab Technician - 1st shift (Mon.-Fri)

Job Category : Laboratory & Product Development Requisition Number : QCTEC001971 Locations Batavia, IL 60510, USA Description We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions. We are currently seeking a Lab Technician to join our team at our Batavia, IL facility. This is a full-time, first-shift opportunity offering competitive pay and a stable Monday–Friday schedule. Schedule Options 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday Pay Rate: $24.50 and up depending on experience Benefits include: Eligible for medical benefits on your first day High deductible health plan with up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year Free Teledoc membership when you enroll in medical benefits Employee Assistance Program with 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance 401(k) with 6% company match (100% vested from Day 1) Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan Company paid disability and life insurance 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated first year) 10 company-paid holidays 2 weeks of parental leave Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000 lifetime maximum Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities Hourly employees are paid weekly Job Purpose Responsible for manufactured product certification by assuring that they conform to customer and Techmer PM requirements as specified in the Product and Process (P&P) Specification. This includes product testing, online color adjustments, identifying and dispositioning nonconforming products. This position requires an individual who has thorough knowledge of all QC procedures and lab equipment as well as raw materials and finished products. Key Responsibilities Operates process equipment including injection molding machine, blown film machine, pellet melter, roll mills, and fiber lines as applicable Operates analytical test equipment for plastic applications including Melt Indexer, Volatile/Moisture analyzer, and others as required Performs inspection per the Product and Process (P&P) Specification Adjusts color online or offline; consults with manufacturing supervisor and technical services in run vs. pull decisions for problematic orders Utilizes statistical tools such as SQC/SPC where applicable Identifies out-of-control data points and takes proper action when applicable Completes Certificate of Analysis (COA) with appropriate information as required Investigates nonconforming raw materials and manufactured products and takes proper action Maintains product QC files including standards, data entry, filing, retrieval for upcoming runs, and ensuring standards are complete Core Competencies Ensure product lot-to-lot consistency Quality in Everything We Do Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience using a color spectrophotometer – Xrite, DataColor, or other equivalent Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Must have passed a Hue Value/Chroma Munsell test and be able to differentiate color hues Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Spanish is a plus Knowledge of basic mathematics to understand and execute analytical reports Job Requirements High School Diploma Minimum 2 years of compounding or lab experience Qualifications Experience Required 1 year 1 year: Xrite Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Techmer PM