Technologist (Lab)

Engineering Systems Inc•Aurora, IL

3h•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ESi Technologists support multidisciplinary investigations through hands-on work in laboratory, field, and technical environments. They collaborate closely with consulting and administrative teams, contributing to evidence handling, testing, data collection, and visualization in a dynamic setting that values teamwork, curiosity, and skill development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent; or five+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain required certifications.
Experience running a laboratory and handling artifacts preferred.
Knowledge of laboratory and facility safety practices.
Knowledge of digital photography and image handling a plus.
Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Office; Internet software skills.
Knowledge of data analysis in Excel.
Ability to become proficient in software relevant to instrumentation and data analysis.
Assesses own strengths and development areas; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Responsibilities

Supports consultants in project work involving lab facilities and lab equipment.
Supports inspections via basic documentation and hands-on assistance.
Capable of SOP development and/or implementation.
Interacts with clients and other personnel at a job site, maintain safety and control of the area where data is being collected or test is being performed.
Leads routine site inspections.
Generally able to independently determine the best way to process, analyze, and view collected data.
Able to safely conduct inspections and tests.
Independently, or with a consultant, can travel to a job site to collect data, perform tests, or participate in a site inspection.
Generates high-quality internal and external work products in a timely manner.
Capable of communicating/working directly with internal and external clients.
Sets up standard and special-purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
Troubleshoots, orders, and repairs all relevant laboratory equipment.
Capable of identifying organizational needs.
Prepares and maintains laboratory cleanliness and organization for testing and/or inspections.
Skilled in the operation of a wide variety of test equipment.
Maintains calibrated equipment (and associated certificates and paperwork).
Duties will include running SEM, TGA, DSC, and FTIR equipment.