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Position Title: Chemical Technician Duration: 12+ months with high possibilities of extension Location: On -Site : Naperville IL 60563 Pay Rate: $23/hr on W2 Job Description: • Support Mining lab testing Job Responsibilities: • Work closely with scientists to support research projects related to the mining industry, including mineral scale control and mineral flotation • Perform mineral precipitation tests by calculating and preparing dilutions, setting up and running reactions, and analyzing solutions using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA) • Prepare and analyze mineral samples by grinding ore, pressing pellets, performing gravimetric analysis, and running x-ray fluorescence (XRF) • Communicate clearly with scientists to understand tasks for different projects, explain results, and plan work schedule • Carefully follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for moderately complex but routine tasks and instrumentation • Make observations while conducting lab work and report potential issues to scientists in a timely manner • Prioritize safety by understanding lab protocols and proper waste disposal procedures • Maintain clean and organized lab spaces and equipment, and restock supplies as needed • Use Excel to tabulate, organize, and plot data and send reports to scientists Required Skills: • At least one year of experience working in a chemistry or microbiology lab • Detail-oriented with strong observational skills • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage their own experiment schedule • Capable of multi-tasking and supporting multiple projects simultaneously • Eagerness to learn new skills and flexibility to accommodate a dynamic lab environment Preferred Skills: • Experience with method development/improving testing or experimental protocols • Experience working directly with scientists in support of research projects • Experience one or more of the following analytical instruments or spectroscopy: XRF, XRD, ICP, IC, AA, IR/FTIR, UV/vis, turbidity, colorimetry, HPLC, GC, MS, NMR • Experience performing one or more of the following wet chemical methods: titrations, acid digestion, gravimetry, chromatography, or electrochemistry Soft Skills Required: • This technician will work on multiple projects and with multiple scientists. • A successful candidate will be comfortable multitasking and exhibit good time management, to ensure work is completed by assigned deadlines. • Communication and collaboration are critical skills. • The individual must be comfortable to ask questions and share observations / opinions. Education/Experience Requirement: • Associates Degree, • 1-2 years of experience (No recent grads--at least one year of experience in a lab, including Lab Technician or Research Assistant) • Preferred: BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology Are you interested ? Please click apply button! If you are not available or if this is not the right role at the moment, please share the job description with your friends and let us know if any of them show interest. If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. 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