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Computech Corporation

Lab Technician

Barrington, IL · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Responsible for general support activities in a testing laboratory, including ordering of chemicals ... Will assist in routine sweeps of the lab to ensure compliance with safety regulations. 2 - 4 years ...

Intellectt INC

Lab/ Production Technician

Vernon Hills, IL · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

May generate purchase orders for general lab supplies, monitor inventory, coordinate shipping materials/receiving in materials including to/from sterilization, ship testing and conditioning for R&D ...

Tempus

Lab Operations Associate I

Chicago, IL

$20.25/hr

... biohazard General lab maintenance and upkeep Qualifications: High School degree or GED required 0-2+ years clinical laboratory experience Laboratory Knowledge of CAP regulations Experience with ...

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Lab Technician

Computech Corporation

Barrington, IL • On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for general support activities in a testing laboratory, including ordering of chemicals and supplies, sample receipt, small equipment maintenance and calibration (balance weight checks, spectrophotometer checks) and various administrative support duties. Will assist in routine sweeps of the lab to ensure compliance with safety regulations. 2 - 4 years of experience. 

Perform general lab testing, especially for physical testing measurements including but not limited to sample preparation, texture analysis, thermal analysis, rheological analysis, and particle size measurement. 

Required Job Skills & Years of Experience for Each: 

1. Degree in Science fields, Chemistry related fields preferred 

2. Some experiences working in the lab for general analytical instruments 

3. Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, etc. Start Time: 12:00 AM

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Additional Information

Note:

Should have Bachelors Degree

Should have experience in Industries not in university or colleges.

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