Lab Technician

Join our Laboratory team as a Laboratory Technician and build the foundation for a rewarding career! Working under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor youll gain hands-on experience testing ILA products and materials accurately documenting results and supporting our commitment to quality. This entry-level position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented eager to learn and ready to develop their technical skills.

Why Youll Love It Here!

• Attractive total compensation package
• Medical Dental and Vision benefits on day 1
• Annual merit-based performance wage increases
• Performance-based bonus opportunities twice per year
• Generous PTO package
• Family-like atmosphere that promotes growth and flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Sample prepare and test product blends raw materials imported products and finished products according to ASTM/JIS standards and established procedures.
• Evaluate and release filling purges and stop production of blended or filled materials when test results are out of specification.
• Perform basic equipment calibrations and participate in accuracy control testing reporting questionable results to Laboratory Management.
• Accurately record document and communicate laboratory test results and production testing status.
• Perform administrative tasks including SAP data entry preparing test sheets and test lots and scanning test results.
• Support general laboratory housekeeping and maintenance including dishwashing and solvent recycling.
• Assist with small-scale hazardous spill response and actively participate in required safety and hazardous-material training.
• Follow all established quality environmental safety and operational policies including IATF/ISO 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Identify and assist in analyzing root causes of issues related to assigned work and laboratory processes.
• Demonstrate professionalism teamwork and respect while completing tasks and required training accurately and on time

What youll need to succeed as a Lab Technician

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or biology with 02 years of relevant experience or 5 years of manufacturing laboratory experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong problem-solving mathematical and basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• Comfortable working in and around a chemical environment.

Since 1992 Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation (ILA) has been a leading provider of high-performance automotive lubricants dedicated to innovation quality and sustainability serving the needs of original equipment manufacturers and consumers across North America. ILA is a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan based in Tokyo. Idemitsu has a strong focus on its people demonstrated through our unique culture together with competitive compensation professional development and a flexible work environment.

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