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Job Description:

Job Summary

The Analytical Lab Technician supports Car Care manufacturing operations by performing routine and non-routine analytical testing to ensure raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet established quality specifications. This role ensures timely and accurate analytical data to support production, product release, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities:

+ Conduct analytical and physical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products following approved test methods.

+ Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments such as pH meters, viscometers, and FTIR.

+ Accurately document test results in laboratory databases in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.

+ Support manufacturing troubleshooting by providing analytical data, insights, and timely feedback.

+ Maintain laboratory cleanliness, manage chemical inventory, and ensure adherence to all safety and environmental procedures.

+ Participate in method verifications, instrument qualifications, and process improvement initiatives.

+ Collaborate closely with Production Teams, Product Engineers, and the Production Manager to ensure timely testing and product release.

+ Maintain finished goods retention samples in accordance with the Company’s Quality Policy.

+ Escalate analytical or product quality issues to R&D to ensure timely investigation and resolution.

+ Support R&D in product testing for new product introductions and process qualifications

Competencies:

+ Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to learn.

+ Ability to read and follow work instructions and SOPs describing chemistry laboratory procedures.

+ Must be able to operate machinery safely and proficiently

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with Excel, Word, SPC for Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, must be flexible to work occasional overtime

Education and /or Experience

+ Minimum associate’s degree in chemistry is desired, or related field.

+ 1-3 years direct applicable experience in a chemical laboratory in manufacturing environment

+ Strong attention to details, organization and documentation

+ Based out of Solon, Ohio

+ 5 % Travel or less may be required

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; climb; balance on moving vehicles in standing and sitting positions, operate mechanical moving equipment; and to hear. The employee is constantly exposed to vibration while operating mechanical equipment. The employee is frequently required to bend; stoop; stand; handle; finger; feel; reach forward with arms; and talk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; crouch; kneel; squat; and twist. The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull, and or move up to 65 pounds. The employee must possess the mandatory ability to react and move quickly in case of emergency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus/accommodate. Inside work can be dirty, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Conditions can include the presence of hazards such as flammable liquids, moving machinery and working around and with others.

Compensation Information:

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_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._