Job Title: Chemical Technician I
Location:  Naperville Illinois 
Duration: 12 months
 
Summary:
The main function of a chemical technician is to conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials. A typical chemical technician is either a research technician that works in an experimental lab or a process control technician who works in a manufacturing setting. The research technician works on research and development and collects samples or produces compounds. The process control technician focuses on quality assurance and production processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with scientists to support research projects related to the mining industry, including mineral scale control and mineral flotation
• Perform mineral precipitation tests by calculating and preparing dilutions, setting up and running reactions, and analyzing solutions using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA)
• Prepare and analyze mineral samples by grinding ore, pressing pellets, performing gravimetric analysis, and running x-ray fluorescence (XRF)
• Communicate clearly with scientists to understand tasks for different projects, explain results, and plan work schedule
• Carefully follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for moderately complex but routine tasks and instrumentation
• Make observations while conducting lab work and report potential issues to scientists in a timely manner
• Prioritize safety by understanding lab protocols and proper waste disposal procedures
•  Maintain clean and organized lab spaces and equipment, and restock supplies as needed
  Use Excel to tablue, organize and plot data, and send reports to Scientists 

 
Must Haves:

• At least one year of experience working in chemistry or microbiology lab
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage their own experiment schedule
• Detail-oriented with strong observation skills
• Eagerness to learn new skills and flexibility to accomodate a dynamic lab environment

Nice to Have:

• Capable of multitasking and supporting multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience on one or more of the following analytical instruments or spectroscopy: XRF, XRD, IC, AA, IR/FTIR, UV / Vis, turbidity, colorimitry, HPLC, GC, MS, NMR
• Experience performing one or more of the following wet chemical methods: titrations, acid digestions, gravimetry, chromatography or electrochemistry

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 21.87/hr.