Looking for an Analytical Technician for a contract position with a global chemical company in Illinois.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The primary role of the analytical technician is to work as part of a team conducting laboratory experiments related to analytical chemistry.

• The technician needs to demonstrate a strong safety commitment, comply with all safety policies and requirements, and participate in safety reviews.

• The incumbent is responsible for preparing and executing experimental assignments, primarily the characterization of solid-state catalysts in using various analytical instrumentation.

• The responsibilities include routine and non-routine testing using analytical techniques including physisorption (BET surface area), PSD by laser diffraction, ICP-OES, XRF, XRD etc. following the established SOPs and analytical methods.

• Additional responsibilities include gathering and reporting of test data and maintaining laboratory equipment. Documents work details in an electronic laboratory notebook.

• Identifies and implements improvement opportunities in the laboratory. Maintains laboratory infrastructure. • Communicates openly with team members and team

leaders on all work-related issues.

• Easily adapts to changing roles and priorities.
• Conducts housekeeping and maintains an orderly work area.
• Possesses a strong desire and ability to learn on the job. Strives to develop oneself.

Education/Experience

• BS/BA Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Skills/Competencies

• Safety commitment.
• Ability to work in the analytical lab with routine tasks.

• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities. • Preferred hands-on analytical experience include ICP-OES, XRF, BET surface area, DLS, XRD, FTIR, Raman, TGA-DSC, and chemisorption.

• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office products.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Laboratory: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, IL 60502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person