Top 26 R&d lab support technician Jobs in Downers Grove, Il

R&D Lab Support Technician
Glanbia Foods —Downers Grove, IL
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
R&D Technician
BISCO, Inc. —Schaumburg, IL
- $44,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Quality Control Technician
Hexpol TPE Americas LLC —Broadview, IL
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Research & Development Product Assistant
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- From $24 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Food Technician
Winland Foods, Inc. —Oak Brook, IL
- $16.83 - $24.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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R&D Lab Engineer (Appliance Testing Lab)
LG Electronics —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $52,700 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Proof Of Concept (POC) Process Technician
Molex —Lisle, IL
- $27 - $32 an hour
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
R&D Technician I
Ozinga Bros, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $47,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Senior Beverage Applications Scientist
Bell Flavors and Fragrances —Northbrook, IL
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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QC Technician
Bell Flavors and Fragrances —Northbrook, IL
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
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Quality Assurance Lead - Glendale Heights
U.S. Spice Mills, Inc. —Glendale Heights, IL
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- ERP systems
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Quality Technician (3rd Shfit)
Performance Fluid Experts Group —Alsip, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Quality Assurance Technician
Vosges Haut-Chocolat —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Assistant QA Supervisor – Glendale Heights 1st Shift 630AM - 4PM M-F w/ some Saturdays (occasional)
U.S. Spice Mills, Inc. —Glendale Heights, IL
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- English
- Mid-level
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Quality Manager
Performance Fluid Experts Group —Alsip, IL
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mentoring
- Warehouse
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Production Engineer Job
Arkema B.V. —Alsip, IL
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Quality Control Supervisor
Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) —Franklin Park, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Overtime
- Word processing
- Engineering
- Mid-level
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Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift
Hendrickson —Crest Hill, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Mechanic experience
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Senior Process Development Engineer
MonoSol LLC —Chicago, IL
- $102,994.61 - $169,225.50 a year
- Background check
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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R&D Lab Support Technician

Glanbia Foods -
Downers Grove, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
From $23 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
401(k) 6% Match
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Date: 29 Jul 2026

Location: Downers Grove, IL, US, 60515

Company: Glanbia

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois. This range may not be applicable to other locations. The hourly rate for Illinois based employees for this role is starting at $23.00/hour.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match!

Job Summary

The R&D Lab Support Technician plays a critical role in maintaining an “always-ready” research and development laboratory environment, enabling R&D Scientists and Developers to focus on high-value formulation, testing, and innovation activities. This position is responsible for end-to-end laboratory operational support, including raw material management, equipment readiness and maintenance, sanitation, safety compliance, pilot and bench-scale support, inventory control, and coordination of internal and external testing activities.

This role centralizes numerous currently fragmented lab responsibilities into a single accountable position, improving efficiency, compliance, cost control, and throughput across the R&D organization. The position is hands-on, on-site, and may be structured with flexible or part-time hours, making it well-suited for an experienced technical professional seeking impactful contribution without a traditional upward management track.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Description

% of Time

Maintain R&D laboratory operations to ensure facilities, equipment, and materials are consistently prepared, organized, and compliant for daily scientific work.

20%

Manage raw material (RM) lifecycle including ordering, rush ordering, inventory accuracy, filling, labeling, storage, and proper disposal to minimize waste, delays, and compliance risk.

20%

Support pilot and bench-scale activities through equipment setup and teardown, sanitation, test batch execution and tracking, stability testing, and assistance with weigh-outs and sample preparation.

15%

Own equipment readiness including preventive maintenance coordination, calibration, basic troubleshooting, repair coordination, and documentation to ensure reliability and audit readiness.

15%

Execute and coordinate laboratory safety and compliance activities including hazardous waste disposal, safety shower audits, lab audits, purge and cleanup coordination, dust hazard mitigation, pest control sign-off, and lab coat programs.

15%

Serve as the primary R&D point of contact for shipping and receiving, third-party testing logistics, internal deliveries, and package handling to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

10%

Support sensory testing, sample creation for internal and external use, Food Process Engineering activities (flow, segregation, sampling), laboratory supply management, stocking, dishwashing schedules, common area upkeep, and general lab flow optimization.

Note: This is a lab position where all food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc…) are present. This person will be involved in tasting a variety of product types and subsequently exposed to them.

Decision Making/Problem Solving

Prioritizes laboratory operational tasks daily to ensure R&D work is not delayed due to material, equipment, or facility readiness issues.
Determines appropriate corrective actions for inventory discrepancies, sanitation gaps, and minor equipment issues without direct supervision.
Coordinates and consolidates shipping, testing, and delivery activities to reduce cost, redundancy, and disruption to R&D staff.

Education

Min/Preferred

Education Level

Field / Major

Minimum

High School Diploma or GED

Science, Manufacturing, or Technical discipline preferred

Preferred

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certification

Laboratory Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field

Experience

Minimum Years

Maximum Years

Comments

N/A

Experience supporting laboratory, pilot plant, manufacturing, or technical operations environments

Other Experience/Skills

Hands-on experience in laboratory, pilot plant, food, nutraceutical, or chemical environments.
Strong working knowledge of inventory systems, laboratory equipment, sanitation practices, and safety standards.
Ability to manage multiple operational tasks simultaneously with high attention to detail.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with scientists, developers, safety teams, and external vendors.
Practical problem-solver with a service-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands – Complete on all roles
The work is classified as Light - Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Constant (67-100%)

Postural Demands

Demand Frequency

Sitting Occasional

Standing Frequent

Walking Frequent

Bending/Stooping Frequent

Lifting Demands (up to 50Lbs)

Demand Frequency Designation

Lift up to waist Frequent

Lift on up to shoulder Occasional

Lift on up to overhead Occasional

Carry on up to 25 feet Frequent

Carry up stairs Occasional

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

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