Laboratory Technician - Entry Level Welcome! Motive Companies - 3.1 Downers Grove, IL Job Details Full-time $46,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Laboratory sample storage Biology Food production Laboratory project records management Laboratory inventory control Biological sample management Laboratory safety Microsoft Excel Maintaining an organized workspace Project documentation Labeling Word embeddings Filing Environmental Science Manufacturing facility experience Food Science Medical device manufacturing facility experience Continuous improvement Pharmaceutical company experience Receiving shipments Laboratory quality control Warehouse experience Chemistry Laboratory inventory records management Stock receiving Productivity software Manufacturing Clean workspace maintenance Entry level Time management Full Job Description Laboratory Technician Confidential Scientific Testing Laboratory Downers Grove, IL Full-Time | 100% Onsite Launch Your Career in a Professional Laboratory Environment Are you someone who enjoys staying organized, working with your hands, and being part of a team that delivers high-quality scientific work? A leading scientific testing laboratory is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in laboratory science, manufacturing, quality control, or technical operations who wants to gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory environment. Every day is different, and your work will directly support chemists and laboratory professionals conducting analytical testing on products used across industries including pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, paints, plastics, metals, and consumer products. What You'll Do As a Laboratory Technician, you'll help keep the laboratory operating safely, efficiently, and accurately by: Supporting laboratory organization and cleanliness to maintain a safe, compliant work environment. Assisting chemists with stock solution preparation and laboratory support activities. Organizing, storing, retrieving, and disposing of laboratory samples. Monitoring laboratory equipment through daily and scheduled quality checks. Assisting with inventory management for laboratory supplies, chemicals, and reference materials. Receiving and labeling incoming laboratory materials. Coordinating sample returns to customers when required. Maintaining laboratory documentation, project files, and inventory records. Supporting continuous laboratory operations by ensuring supplies and equipment are organized and readily available. We're Looking For Someone Who Has exceptional attention to detail. Enjoys working in a structured, process-driven environment. Takes pride in staying organized and maintaining a clean workspace. Is dependable, self-motivated, and eager to learn. Can manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy. Works well independently and as part of a collaborative team. Is comfortable performing physically active work throughout the day. Qualifications Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, quality control, production, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or technical environment is a plus, but not required. Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel). Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds. Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Great Backgrounds for This Role We encourage applicants with experience in: Laboratory Support Manufacturing Quality Control Production Warehouse Operations Chemical Processing Food Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Production Environmental Services Technical Operations Recent graduates in biology, chemistry, environmental science, food science, or other STEM disciplines are also encouraged to apply. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to build valuable laboratory experience with a respected scientific testing organization. You'll work alongside experienced scientists and laboratory professionals while gaining exposure to analytical testing, laboratory operations, inventory management, and quality systems. If you're looking for a stable, hands-on role where your work supports meaningful scientific testing and contributes to a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your laboratory career. $46,000.00 #MCTA1