Product Development Technician

Carus Group • LaSalle, IL

4h

About The Position

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Product Development Technician will:

Execute laboratory testing to evaluate product performance, stability, and quality.
Support the synthesis and sample preparation of new or existing suite of products.
Accurately record experimental data and maintain laboratory notebooks. Complete assigned projects on time with a high level of technical accuracy and attention to detail.
Support scale-up and manufacturing trials, provide field support, and participate in meetings which may necessitate some travel and overnight stays.
Championing a safety-first culture by driving EHSS best practices throughout the organization and facility, and create initiatives that reinforce best safety practices, habits, and behaviors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Science field required.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry, analytical testing, and laboratory safety procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory testing to evaluate product performance, stability, and quality.
• Support the synthesis and sample preparation of new or existing suite of products.
• Accurately record experimental data and maintain laboratory notebooks.
• Complete assigned projects on time with a high level of technical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support scale-up and manufacturing trials, provide field support, and participate in meetings which may necessitate some travel and overnight stays.
• Championing a safety-first culture by driving EHSS best practices throughout the organization and facility, and create initiatives that reinforce best safety practices, habits, and behaviors.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and work-from-home Fridays.
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans as well as company-paid basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents.
• Employee engagement, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and STEM education initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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