Chemistry Technician, 2nd shift, 2 pm to 10 pm, Mon-Fri

Entegris • Aurora, IL

3d • $27 - $29

About The Position

The Chemistry Technician III in the Production Slurry Lab performs analytical inspection and testing of incoming materials, experimental products, finished products, and customer complaint samples. The role records and analyzes test data, contributes to test rationalization and development of new methods, develops and maintains work instructions and procedures, communicates issues promptly, calibrates and verifies instruments, participates in internal ISO 9000 audits, and supports production as needed.

The technician must be proficient with Quality Lab tools and testing methods and perform multiple tests accurately and with attention to detail. The position may also involve guiding and assisting with training for lab team members. The work focuses on analytical testing, including ICP, HPLC, and particle sizing, with rotational physical-property testing such as pH, viscosity, and specific gravity. The technician applies SPC, SQC, and control-charting techniques to testing data and reports findings to appropriate personnel.

This is a second-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Compensation is $27.40–$29.33 per hour, depending on experience. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as Chemistry or Biology.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Experience with SPC, SQC, and basic statistical methods.
• Ability to work with basic laboratory measurement equipment.
• Experience with analytical equipment and hands-on analytical abilities.
• Intermediate computer skills, including basic data entry and spreadsheet development.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and discipline.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Quality-minded approach and strong customer focus.
• Ability to work independently and contribute in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and a solid work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant quality laboratory experience.
• Extensive experience with HPLC and/or ICP technologies.
• Experience with statistical software packages such as JMP.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials.
• Perform analytical and, when required, physical-property tests on finished products, experimental products, and customer complaint samples.
• Conduct analytical testing including ICP, HPLC, and particle sizing, as well as rotational physical-property testing such as pH, viscosity, and specific gravity.
• Recognize and address deviations from standards and equipment calibration requirements to maintain consistent test results.
• Verify and calibrate test equipment according to manufacturing recommendations, ASTM standards, and Cabot test methods.
• Troubleshoot customer testing requirements and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot basic to complex maintenance on at least one major tool.
• Enter control-standard and testing data into Sample Manager.
• Create reports and charts from test data and analyze results for trends and quality issues.
• Communicate trends and quality issues to appropriate personnel using sound judgment.
• Communicate test results through certificates of analysis and contribute data and analysis to monthly metrics and quality reports.
• Participate in developing and writing new test methods and their corresponding work instructions.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and procedures.
• Participate in internal ISO 9000 audits and support the production team when necessary.
• Guide and assist with training lab team members as requested.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off.
• Education assistance.
• Values-driven culture centered on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level