Lab Technician

About the Role

Location: Bensenville, IL

Country: United States

Type: On-Site, Part-Time or Full-Time

About Catalynt Solutions

Catalynt Solutions is a certified woman-owned business development company specializing in chemical distribution, manufacturing, and toll-blending. As a business development company, we don’t just sell products—we build partnerships. This means our sales approach is consultative, solutions-oriented, and focused on aligning customer needs with Catalynt’s nationwide sourcing, manufacturing, and packaging capabilities.

How We Reach Peak Performance

At Catalynt, success is a team effort. We believe peak performance comes from:

• A shared vision and alignment
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Taking accountability and ownership of results
• Being coachable and committed to continuous improvement
• Applying knowledge with discipline and preparation
• Goal setting and achieving micro-goals
• Building strong habits through training and execution
• Embracing a holistic approach—lifestyle, physical health, and mental wellbeing all impact performance

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Lab Technician to support our Quality Control and manufacturing operations. This position offers flexibility for either part-time or full-time employment, approximately 20–40 hours per week, depending on the candidate’s availability and experience. The ideal candidate has at least one year of quality control or laboratory experience, is comfortable working with chemicals and basic laboratory equipment, and can work accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position reports directly to the Chemist and Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Follow written test methods, SOPs, and safety procedures
• Proper chemical handling, PPE, and basic SDS knowledge
• Sample collection, preparation, weighing, and measurement
• Perform routine QC testing and accurately document results
• Basic equipment calibration and verification
• Recognize and report unusual or out-of-specification results
• Maintain clean and organized laboratory equipment and work areas

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year QC lab experience in the chemical industry.
• Instrumentation Experience:
  • Experience with any or all of the following instruments is a plus.
  • pH Meter
  • Refractometer
  • Turbidity Meter
  • Gardner ColorBrookfield Viscometer
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Systems & Technology
    • NetSuite (NS)
    • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bilingual

Skills & Attributes We Value

In addition to industry knowledge, we believe in qualities that drive success. Inspired by “10 Things That Don’t Require Any Talent,” we expect every team member to bring:

• Preparedness and punctuality
• Work ethic, consistency, and discipline
• Coachability and continuous learning
• Energy, positive attitude, and passion
• Willingness to go above and beyond

Hours & Details:

• 20-40 hours per week
  • Set hours with all work performed on-site.
  • Standard hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Team: Works closely with the chemist, production and operations teams to ensure manufacturing accuracy across the organization.
• Pay: $20-$25/hour, DOE
• Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Optional AFLAC coverage
  • Optional Life Insurance Coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) enrollment with employer match
• We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Now’ to create an email to Catalynt’s HR Department, along with your resume.