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
written batch instructions.
checks).
system.
analytical balances, etc.).
requirements.
with current orders and priorities.
Qualifications
laboratory or chemical manufacturing environment required.
is preferred.
pH measurement, titration, and solution preparation.
spectrophotometers.
(PPE) use.
documentation skills.
Additional Information
Compensation and benefits
Additional Information
Verify confirmation.
boosters) are required and provided at no cost to employees.
basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual
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Quality Control Technician • Joliet, IL, United States