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Job Description Job Description Lab Technician
Full-time
Addison, IL
Description
At ECOS , we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA.
We are currently looking for a talented Lab Technician for our 1st shift to ensure quality and consistency of all products that meet and/or exceed customer requirements/expectations, company guidelines, as well as state, federal, and local environmental laws and regulations
Key Job Functions:
Ensuring quality of production formulations and quality control of daily batch samples to ensure parameters and production needs are met, minimizing re-work and promoting attention to detail
Performing daily, on-going quality control and promotes a "zero defects" approach to batchmaking.
Operating general analytical lab equipment for formula and raw materials testing - i.e., viscosity meters, pH, ovens, scales, etc.
Assisting Chemist daily based on needs of the Lab
Maintaining a clean, organized, and "audit-ready" laboratory
Maintaining all documentation, forms, files, records and lab notebooks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ensuring all product samples and retains are labeled and stored properly for complete traceability
Performing all quality control duties and provides technical assistance during Chemist's absence
Reporting problems and abnormalities with existing formulas to the Chemist and actively seeks out solutions
Actively seeking out ways to improve the quality of existing formulas
Assisting Chemist in overseeing batchmakers, including use of scanners
Ensuring that all raw materials are in their proper location
Ensuring that all drums, pails, liquids, and tanks are properly labeled
Assisting Chemist in supervising batch area to ensure it is clean, organized, and in compliance with all safety regulations
Providing training & development to batchmakers, as needed
Assisting Chemist, as directed on R&D projects
Maintaining absolute confidentiality concerning proprietary information, including product formulations
Involvement in other special projects, as needed
Requirements
In order to be successful, you will need:
Working towards obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related Organic Chemicals field preferred.
Some knowledge of chemicals required for the formulation of household/industrial cleaning products, including, but not limited to, surfactant systems, solvents, acid/base chemistry, fragrances, and dyes is a plus
Training/knowledge of various types of lab procedures and lab/production blending equipment is a plus.
Why join the ECOS Team: IL ONLY
Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
401k with company match
Paid vacation
IL paid leave
Ten paid holidays per year including your birthday
Paid parental bonding leave
Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car
Wellness programs and incentives
Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran
Company Description Join the ECOS Team!
At ECOS , we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA.
Company Description Join the ECOS Team! At ECOS , we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA.
Worksite address
addison, IL, 60101, US
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