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Chemical Technician - Production & Quality ControlE K I • Joliet, IL, United States
Chemical Technician - Production & Quality Control

Chemical Technician - Production & Quality Control

E K I • Joliet, IL, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1976, E K Industries, Inc. (EKI) manufactures high-purity chemical and reagent

solutions used in laboratories, hospitals, and industrial applications nationwide. As an ISO

9001 : 2015 and ISO 13485 : 2016 certified manufacturer, EKI upholds rigorous standards for

quality, traceability, and safety across all production operations.

We're seeking a dependable, disciplined individual with real-world chemistry experience to join

our production laboratory. The Laboratory Production Technician prepares and tests chemical

batches, performs wet-chemistry QC (pH, titrations, spectrophotometric checks), and ensures

every batch meets specification before packaging. This is a hands-on, production-focused

laboratory role-mixing, measuring, cleaning, and documenting work in a regulated, team-

oriented ISO environment under the supervision of the Quality & Regulatory Manager.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Laboratory Production Technician plays an important role in EKI's batch production and

quality control operations. This position involves preparing, blending, and testing batches of

chemical and reagent solutions according to written formulations and laboratory procedures.

Technicians are responsible for performing all tasks associated with laboratory production -

from weighing and mixing raw materials to conducting quality control tests such as pH,

spectrophotometric, and titration analysis. The role also includes maintaining accurate batch

documentation, cleaning and calibrating laboratory equipment, and supporting general lab

operations.

This is a hands-on position that requires attention to detail, accuracy in measurement, and

consistent adherence to laboratory safety, GMP, and ISO standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and produce chemical batches according to established formulations and

written batch instructions.

  • Accurately weigh, measure, and blend components to meet required specifications.
  • Filter, label, and package finished laboratory products.
  • Perform in-process and final quality control testing (pH, titration, spectrophotometric
  • checks).

  • Document all test results and production data accurately within the laboratory record
  • system.

  • Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments (pH meters, spectrophotometers,
  • analytical balances, etc.).

  • Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and equipment readiness in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 : 2015 / ISO 13485 : 2016
  • requirements.

  • Track and maintain inventory of lab materials, chemicals, and packaging supplies.
  • Collaborate with the Laboratory Manager and Production team to align daily production
  • with current orders and priorities.

    Qualifications

  • High school diploma and a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in a chemical
  • laboratory or chemical manufacturing environment required.

  • Additional coursework or certification in chemistry, laboratory science, or a related field
  • is preferred.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in wet-chemistry testing methods, including but not limited to
  • pH measurement, titration, and solution preparation.

  • Experience using laboratory instruments such as balances, pH meters, and
  • spectrophotometers.

  • Strong understanding of safe chemical handling and personal protective equipment
  • (PPE) use.

  • Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented with strong record-keeping and
  • documentation skills.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
  • Reliable transportation to workplace required.
  • Additional Information

    Compensation and benefits

  • Full-time, hourly position (40 hours per week).
  • Paid time off (vacation, holiday pay, sick pay)
  • Medical / Dental insurance benefit
  • Retirement plan benefit
  • Additional Information

  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and E-
  • Verify confirmation.

  • Due to the nature of our products, annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations (including
  • boosters) are required and provided at no cost to employees.

  • EKI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
  • basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual

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