Laboratory Manager jobs in Rock Island, IL

Lab Technician
OVERVIEW
RJK now taking applications for Lab Technicians at a local grain company with full time benefits

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist in making qualitative and quantitative analysis of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.
• Specifically general lab samples in a manufacturing plant with grains and corn within the quality control department
• This position may require interaction with rare earth magnets.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a lab setting required
• Dependable and reliable

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• prefers a 2-year degree in Science or Chemical or Biology area
• or a HS diploma or GED with 2 years of experience

WORK HOURS/SHIFT

• 12 hour days - 36/48 hour work weeks with 2 weeks day/night rotations hours running 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
• 14 rotating days off per month and every other weekend off (depending on production needs)
• Full time with benefits

BACKGROUND SCREENING/REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment background screening
• Pre-employment drug screen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently working? Why do you want to leave ?
• What are your goals for the next 2-3 years
• What prior lab experience do you have and what qualifies you for a lab position?
• why are you interested in working in a Quality Control lab?

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person