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Glanbia

R&D Lab Support Technician

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$23/hr

... and general lab flow optimization. 5% Note: This is a lab position where all food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc...) are present. This person will be involved in tasting a ...

Glanbia

R&D Lab Support Technician

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$23/hr

... and general lab flow optimization. 5% Note: This is a lab position where all food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc...) are present. This person will be involved in tasting a ...

Pure Lithium

Laboratory Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55 - $75/hr

In this role, individuals will work directly with research associates and scientists to support and carry out general lab experiments. In addition to technical experience, this position requires a ...

Prime Healthcare

Medical Lab Tech II

Olympia Fields, IL · On-site

$25.54/hr

General Lab Shift : Per Diem, Days Facility : Olympia Fields Hospital Location : Olympia Fields, IL Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) can perform waived, highly and moderately complex testing, as ...

SGS

Laboratory Technician II (Metrology)

Lincolnshire, IL · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a science-related field Required * 3+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment, working with general lab equipment Required * Advanced ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for general lab in Chicago, IL is $26.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.81 and $28.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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In a general lab, common jobs include laboratory technician, research assistant, and lab assistant. These roles typically involve preparing samples, conducting experiments, recording data, and maintaining lab equipment, often requiring knowledge of safety protocols and basic scientific techniques.

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General lab jobs include roles such as laboratory technician, research assistant, lab assistant, and quality control analyst. These positions typically involve tasks like sample preparation, data recording, equipment maintenance, and may require knowledge of lab safety protocols and basic scientific techniques.

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Infographic showing various General Lab job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,099 per year, or $26 per hour.

Laboratory Technician - Media Preparation

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY

West Chicago, IL

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description

The Media Preparation Technician will play a critical role making high quality plant growth media for Ball Helix's high throughput tissue culture lab. Important aspects of this role include excellent organization skills, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in an efficient, highly interactive, goal-oriented team environment, and leading with minimal daily supervision. As a team member of Ball Helix, you will work to support plant cell and tissue culture activities.


Job Responsibilities and Duties 

  • Prepare plant tissue culture media following provided protocols to ensure the consistent production of high-quality plant media. This includes fluency in using the Laboratory Information Management System.
  • Perform general lab duties including, but not limited to, cleaning glassware, autoclaving, and maintaining laboratory equipment to maintain the continuous operation of a high-throughput media production laboratory.
  • Recommends and enables measures and changes to improve production, equipment, product quality and working conditions to increase quality and throughput.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in the Media Lab to maintain the continuous operation of a high-throughput media production laboratory.
  • Record details of media preparation process as required to ensure the consistent production of high-quality plant media

Requirements

  • Associate degree or BSc in a relevant field preferred.
  • Previous experience in a plant research or tissue culture lab, or manufacturing/production role is preferred. 
  • Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is important
  • Well organized and detail oriented
  • Ability to focus on meeting the needs of internal customers 


Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time 
  • Must be able to work in a laboratory setting 
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally 

Hourly Pay Range: $20-$22



Our promise to you

Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world. Our vision is to color the world through our customers. We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.
 

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance 
  • 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan 
  • Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays 
  • Tuition assistance 
  • An onsite subsidized cafe overlooking 30 acres of renowned gardens and
    restored natural areas 

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