Lab Support

Responsibilities:The purpose of this role is to provide lab support to the manufacturing process and confirm quality of product before shipment to customer.Conducting analytical testing on emulsion polymerization products and plant wastewater in support of In-Process and Finished Goods 24/7 ISO 9001 manufacturing operations.Accurately measure physical properties (e.g. pH, viscosity, solids, PSD) and composition (e.g. GC, HPLC, FTIR, titrations) for Latex products.This role requires data entry into and pulling information from LIMS (IQS), SAP, and other software packages.Attention to accuracy for performing tests and communicating results.Qualifications:Associates degree in Chemistry, Biology or other science with a minimum 6 months of industrial experience in an QA/QC, R&D, Analytical or Environmental laboratory environment; ORHigh School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 3 years of relevant industrial lab experience in either a QA/QC, R&D, Analytical or Environmental Laboratory required.Attention to detail is a key attribute.2 years' experience in a lab position of increasing responsibility.All candidates must be willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends. Benefits:Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.