Lab Technician

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering•St Charles, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established manufacturing facility in St. Charles, IL is looking for a detail-oriented Contract Lab Technician for a 6-month assignment running through September. In this role you will support product development by producing high-quality lab samples, operating lab equipment, and ensuring the lab runs smoothly and safely. This is a great opportunity for someone with a chemistry or science background looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional lab environment at a stable, growing company.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree — Chemistry or related science preferred
1+ years of lab or manufacturing experience
Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset
Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
Reliable attendance and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Safety-conscious with a willingness to follow all PPE and safety guidelines
Must be available for the full April–September contract period
Must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen and 7-year background check
SD rated steel toe footwear required on day one

Nice To Haves

Experience in a coatings, plastics, or chemical manufacturing environment
Familiarity with extrusion, grinding, or spraying processes
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Set up and operate lab extruders and related lab equipment
Produce lab samples through extrusion, grinding, and spraying processes
Produce metallic lab samples using bonding mixers for bonding trials
Formulate using standard NAFTA formulations
Monitor lab runs for quality and machine performance; report any abnormalities to supervisor
Clean, disassemble, and maintain lab equipment per lockout and clean-down procedures
Maintain a safe and organized lab environment
Record and report data using basic computer systems

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