R&D Lab Technician Needed

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R&D Lab Technician Needed

Our client has a lab that is located in Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a hands-on Lab Technician in Lemont, IL. Our client is working a build a clean, secure supply of rare earth elements by harvesting the materials from industrial waste streams. Ideal candidates are excited to work at a startup company and helping build things from the ground up.

Work location: Lemont, IL

Project Length = 4 Months(+). Project length can be extended.

Work days: Monday - Friday

Hours of work: 9am - 5pm

Candidates must have an unexpired REAL-ID or USA passport to enter the work site.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining lab equipment (reactors, filtration systems, etc.).

• Preparing chemical solutions, reagents, and samples.

• Performing chemical separations and extractions under supervision.

• Recording detailed experimental procedures, results, and observations.

• Supporting lab organization, safety protocols, and inventory tracking.

• Assisting in scaling processes from bench to pilot level.

• Working closely with scientists to iterate on experiments and processes.

Required Skills

• Recent Pipette Experience

• Are comfortable handling chemicals and following standard lab safety practices.

• Are detail-oriented and take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and well-documented.

• Can troubleshoot equipment issues and are not afraid to get your hands dirty.

Desired Background & Skills:

• Experience with wet chemistry, solvent extraction, or inorganic separations.

• Familiarity with analytical techniques like ICP-OES, titration, or spectroscopy.

• Experience in an R&D or pilot lab environment.

• Interest in sustainability, green chemistry, or circular economy systems.

Requirements of the position:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field - or equivalent lab experience.

• Have 1-3 years of hands-on lab or industrial experience (internships count!).
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