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R&D Lab Technician Needed
Our client has a lab located in Argonne National Laboratory and is looking for a hands‑on Lab Technician in Lemont, IL. Our client is working to build a clean, secure supply of rare earth elements by harvesting the materials from industrial waste streams. Ideal candidates are excited to work at a start‑up company and help build things from the ground up.
Work location: Lemont, IL
Project Length: 4 Months (+). Project length can be extended.
Work days: Monday – Friday
Hours of work: 9 am – 5 pm
Candidates must have an unexpired REAL‑ID or U.S. passport to enter the work site.
Responsibilities of the position
Setting up, operating, and maintaining lab equipment (reactors, filtration systems, etc.).
Preparing chemical solutions, reagents, and samples.
Performing chemical separations and extractions under supervision.
Recording detailed experimental procedures, results, and observations.
Supporting lab organization, safety protocols, and inventory tracking.
Assisting in scaling processes from bench to pilot level.
Working closely with scientists to iterate on experiments and processes.
Required Skills
Recent pipette experience.
Comfortable handling chemicals and following standard lab safety practices.
Detail-oriented and take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and well-documented.
Can troubleshoot equipment issues and are not afraid to get your hands dirty.
Desired Background & Skills
Experience with wet chemistry, solvent extraction, or inorganic separations.
Familiarity with analytical techniques like ICP‑OES, titration, or spectroscopy.
Experience in an R&D or pilot lab environment.
Interest in sustainability, green chemistry, or circular economy systems.
Requirements of the position
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field — or equivalent lab experience.
Have 1–3 years of hands‑on lab or industrial experience (internships count!).
Company Description LabPersonnel is not a general staffing firm; we specialize in recruitment in the Engineering, Food, Energy, Power, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Paints, and Petroleum sectors. As market specialists in these areas we understand your market and product solutions in considerable depth. This knowledge plays a key role in the process that enables us to source the best candidates using the most time‑efficient methods.
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Work location: Lemont, IL
Project Length: 4 Months (+). Project length can be extended.
Work days: Monday – Friday
Hours of work: 9 am – 5 pm
Candidates must have an unexpired REAL‑ID or U.S. passport to enter the work site.
Responsibilities of the position
Setting up, operating, and maintaining lab equipment (reactors, filtration systems, etc.).
Preparing chemical solutions, reagents, and samples.
Performing chemical separations and extractions under supervision.
Recording detailed experimental procedures, results, and observations.
Supporting lab organization, safety protocols, and inventory tracking.
Assisting in scaling processes from bench to pilot level.
Working closely with scientists to iterate on experiments and processes.
Required Skills
Recent pipette experience.
Comfortable handling chemicals and following standard lab safety practices.
Detail-oriented and take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and well-documented.
Can troubleshoot equipment issues and are not afraid to get your hands dirty.
Desired Background & Skills
Experience with wet chemistry, solvent extraction, or inorganic separations.
Familiarity with analytical techniques like ICP‑OES, titration, or spectroscopy.
Experience in an R&D or pilot lab environment.
Interest in sustainability, green chemistry, or circular economy systems.
Requirements of the position
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field — or equivalent lab experience.
Have 1–3 years of hands‑on lab or industrial experience (internships count!).
Company Description LabPersonnel is not a general staffing firm; we specialize in recruitment in the Engineering, Food, Energy, Power, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Paints, and Petroleum sectors. As market specialists in these areas we understand your market and product solutions in considerable depth. This knowledge plays a key role in the process that enables us to source the best candidates using the most time‑efficient methods.
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