About the roleLilac is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations by maintaining a clean and compliant laboratory environment, managing chemical inventory, and performing routine analytical testing on process streams. This role plays a key part in ensuring data quality, equipment reliability, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. The technician will routinely operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including ICP-OES, and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory practices. What you'll doLaboratory Operations &amp; Housekeeping<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Clean, dry, and properly store laboratory glassware and equipment according to established SOPs</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in compliance with safety and quality standards</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Manage laboratory waste streams, including proper labeling, storage, and disposal</li></ul>Chemical Inventory &amp; Safety<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Maintain accurate chemical inventory records, including receiving, labeling, and tracking reagents and standards</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Monitor chemical stock levels and communicate reorder needs</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Ensure chemicals are stored in accordance with compatibility, safety, and regulatory requirements</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Follow all laboratory safety protocols and actively participate in safety training</li></ul>Analytical Testing &amp; Sample Handling<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Perform routine chemical analyses on process and quality-control samples following validated methods</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Prepare samples, reagents, standards, and calibration solutions with attention to traceability and accuracy</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Accurately record data in laboratory notebooks and controlled datasheets</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Review data for completeness, trends, and basic quality indicators</li></ul>Instrument Operation &amp; Maintenance<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Operate and support routine analysis using ICP-OES, including startup, calibration, analysis, and shutdown</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Perform routine instrument maintenance, performance checks, and basic troubleshooting</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Assist with instrument qualification, method verification, and ongoing performance monitoring</li></ul>Quality System &amp; Compliance (ISO/IEC 17025)<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Follow documented SOPs, test methods, and quality procedures</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Maintain controlled records in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Support internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Report deviations, nonconformances, and equipment issues promptly</li></ul> Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industrial)</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques and basic analytical instrumentation</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry systems)</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Frequently stand for up to 8 hours per day</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Perform repetitive manual laboratory tasks</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Frequently lift and carry lab materials and chemical containers up to 25 lbs, occasionally lift up to 50lbs</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Pass a respirator fit test periodically, and wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, lab coat and respirator.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Experience working in an ISO 17025–accredited laboratory</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Direct experience operating ICP-OES or similar elemental analysis techniques</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Experience with process stream analysis or industrial laboratory environments</li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Understanding of quality control concepts (calibration, blanks, standards, QA checks)</li></ul> Benefits &amp; Compensation<ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">$33 - $44/hour, eligible for overtime</li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Stock options </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Health, dental, and vision insurance </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Short-term and Long-term disability insurance </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">401k with pre- and post-tax investing options </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Flexible spendings account/Health savings account </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Group and term life insurance </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Flexible paid time off policy </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Paid sick leave </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Eight weeks of paid parental leave </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Commuter benefits (some locations)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Lunches provided</li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Employee assistance program </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;">Monthly phone stipend </li></ul> The salary range listed reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and geographic location. A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited. EEO Statement Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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Laboratory Technician

About the roleLilac is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations by maintaining a clean and compliant laboratory environment, managing chemical inventory, and performing routine analytical testing on process streams. This role plays a key part in ensuring data quality, equipment reliability, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. The technician will routinely operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including ICP-OES, and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory practices. What you'll doLaboratory Operations &amp; Housekeeping<ul><li>Clean, dry, and properly store laboratory glassware and equipment according to established SOPs</li><li>Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in compliance with safety and quality standards</li><li>Manage laboratory waste streams, including proper labeling, storage, and disposal</li></ul>Chemical Inventory &amp; Safety<ul><li>Maintain accurate chemical inventory records, including receiving, labeling, and tracking reagents and standards</li><li>Monitor chemical stock levels and communicate reorder needs</li><li>Ensure chemicals are stored in accordance with compatibility, safety, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Follow all laboratory safety protocols and actively participate in safety training</li></ul>Analytical Testing &amp; Sample Handling<ul><li>Perform routine chemical analyses on process and quality-control samples following validated methods</li><li>Prepare samples, reagents, standards, and calibration solutions with attention to traceability and accuracy</li><li>Accurately record data in laboratory notebooks and controlled datasheets</li><li>Review data for completeness, trends, and basic quality indicators</li></ul>Instrument Operation &amp; Maintenance<ul><li>Operate and support routine analysis using ICP-OES, including startup, calibration, analysis, and shutdown</li><li>Perform routine instrument maintenance, performance checks, and basic troubleshooting</li><li>Assist with instrument qualification, method verification, and ongoing performance monitoring</li></ul>Quality System &amp; Compliance (ISO/IEC 17025)<ul><li>Follow documented SOPs, test methods, and quality procedures</li><li>Maintain controlled records in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements</li><li>Support internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities</li><li>Report deviations, nonconformances, and equipment issues promptly</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline</li><li>Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industrial)</li><li>Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques and basic analytical instrumentation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures</li><li>Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry systems)</li><li>Frequently stand for up to 8 hours per day</li><li>Perform repetitive manual laboratory tasks</li><li>Frequently lift and carry lab materials and chemical containers up to 25 lbs, occasionally lift up to 50lbs</li><li>Pass a respirator fit test periodically, and wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, lab coat and respirator.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience working in an ISO 17025–accredited laboratory</li><li>Direct experience operating ICP-OES or similar elemental analysis techniques</li><li>Experience with process stream analysis or industrial laboratory environments</li><li>Understanding of quality control concepts (calibration, blanks, standards, QA checks)</li></ul> Benefits &amp; Compensation<ul><li>$33 - $44/hour, eligible for overtime</li></ul><ul><li>Stock options </li></ul><ul><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Short-term and Long-term disability insurance </li></ul><ul><li>401k with pre- and post-tax investing options </li></ul><ul><li>Flexible spendings account/Health savings account </li></ul><ul><li>Group and term life insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Flexible paid time off policy </li></ul><ul><li>Paid sick leave </li></ul><ul><li>Eight weeks of paid parental leave </li></ul><ul><li>Commuter benefits (some locations)</li><li>Lunches provided</li></ul><ul><li>Employee assistance program </li></ul><ul><li>Monthly phone stipend </li></ul> The salary range listed reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and geographic location. A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Resumes sent without prior arrangement will be considered the property of Lilac Solutions, and no fees will be paid if we hire a candidate whose resume was submitted unsolicited. EEO Statement Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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