Job Description

Job Title: Contract Lab Technician

Location: St. Charles, IL

Pay: $24.00/hr

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday 7:30am–5:00pm | Friday 8:00am–12:00pm

Job Type: Contract (April – September, 6 months)

About the Role

A well-established manufacturing facility in St. Charles, IL is looking for a detail-oriented Contract Lab Technician for a 6-month assignment running through September. In this role you will support product development by producing high-quality lab samples, operating lab equipment, and ensuring the lab runs smoothly and safely. This is a great opportunity for someone with a chemistry or science background looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional lab environment at a stable, growing company.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up and operate lab extruders and related lab equipment
• Produce lab samples through extrusion, grinding, and spraying processes
• Produce metallic lab samples using bonding mixers for bonding trials
• Formulate using standard NAFTA formulations
• Monitor lab runs for quality and machine performance; report any abnormalities to supervisor
• Clean, disassemble, and maintain lab equipment per lockout and clean-down procedures
• Maintain a safe and organized lab environment
• Record and report data using basic computer systems

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree — Chemistry or related science preferred
• 1+ years of lab or manufacturing experience
• Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Safety-conscious with a willingness to follow all PPE and safety guidelines

Nice to Have

• Experience in a coatings, plastics, or chemical manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with extrusion, grinding, or spraying processes
• SAP experience

Requirements

• Must be available for the full April–September contract period
• Must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen and 7-year background check
• SD rated steel toe footwear required on day one