Job Description
R&D Lab Technician Needed
Our client has a lab that is located in Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a hands-on Lab Technician in Lemont, IL. Our client is working a 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 startup company and helping 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: 9am – 5pm
Candidates must have an unexpired REAL-ID or USA 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
• Are comfortable handling chemicals and following standard lab safety practices.
• Are 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!).
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