• Laboratory Associate

    Astrix Technology (Cook County, IL)


    Laboratory Associate

     

    Laboratory

     

    Cook County, IL, US

    Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 25

    + Added - 30/05/2025

     

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    Our client, a leading, innovative bio-industrial company is seeking a **Laboratory Associate** to support quality, operations, and food/feed safety testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

    Located in Cook County, IL

    6 month contract to be extended

    **Schedule:** Rotating Shift | 3rd Shift (2x2x3) from 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM or 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    **Pay:** $20-25/hour

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative testing on food oils, including raw materials, in-process samples, and finished oil products.

    + Perform analyses of oil composition, purity, stability, and quality characteristics following standardized protocols under intermediate supervision.

    + Interpret, document, and communicate test results using lab databases and internal communication tools.

    + Run calibration checks and basic preventive maintenance on lab instruments such as gas chromatographs, titrators, and spectrophotometers; perform minor troubleshooting and repairs as needed.

    + Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer specification documents and SOPs specific to food oil testing.

    + Support internal audits and quality investigations by ensuring compliance with food/feed safety and regulatory standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, FDA, AOCS methods).

    + Assist in driving a strong safety, quality, and compliance culture by collaborating cross-functionally with operations, QA, and regulatory teams.

    + Provide support for more complex product trials and experiments related to oil formulations and process improvements under the guidance of senior staff.

    + Address administrative or technical support tasks independently; escalate more complex issues to lab supervisors or specialists.

    + Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant laboratory environment.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or similar field preferred.

    + Prior laboratory experience (industrial, academic, or food/feed testing environment) strongly preferred.

    + Ability to follow SOPs, interpret technical documents, and maintain detailed lab records.

     

    This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.