Laboratory Technician

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Performs physical & chemical bacteriological microscopic and other tests or functions in environmental laboratory operations.
• Must operate Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma (ICP) Flow Injection Auto-Analyzer (HACH QuikChem & FIA Lab Instrument) and other specialized laboratory equipment (ex. pH meter Turbidity meter Colorimeter Bench Conductivity Analyzer Bench Ammonia Analyzer or alternate analytical instruments).
• Must be able to understand follow and carry-out Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory analysis including preparation of reagents standards media and chemicals utilized in analysis.
• Must have knowledge of analytical chemistry understand the concept of microbiological testing and understand other concepts applicable to laboratory practices.
• Must have knowledge and ability to handle strong acids and bases such as concentrated Sulfuric Acid Nitric Acid Sodium Hydroxide etc.
• Must operate the wet and dry heat sterilizer and automatic laboratory glassware washing machine when required.
• Answers telephone completes calls and relays information as necessary.
• Assists employees of a higher classification as assigned.
• Performs other similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Operates usual office machines.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associates Degree in Science (Chemistry Biology Environmental Science) required; Bachelors Degree is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have ability to work on computer use basic Office & Google tools (ex. Excel Access Word) instrument software Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and perform basic math skills.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess a valid Motor Vehicle License.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must have manual dexterity to work with small bottles and small buttons.
• Must possess audio and visual acuity.
• Must be able to smell gasses and/or odors.

Additional Information :

Pay Rate: $45.59 per hour.

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health dental vision and life insurance; retirement plans savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time