Pipette Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond. With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way. Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve. Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career?

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters.
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together.
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00/hr

Summary- Pipette Technician 1 is an entry-level position, requiring no prior experience. Trainees will be able to calibrate pipettes, as well as scales/balances, centrifuges, or various temperature devices. Training will be provided, and technicians are expected to learn the skills and processes necessary to perform calibration work within the lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Will work with management and other technicians within the lab to learn pipette calibration fundamentals, working to produce calibrations using the systems and SOPs we have in place
• Learn fundamental calibration techniques and processes
• Develop skills necessary to perform calibrations independently
• Develop skills necessary to produce calibrations at a specified rate
• Maintain calibration standards
• Must be able to perform these functions within a laboratory setting and/or supervised customer on-site
• Will be required to perform on site calibration, certification, and maintenance services on specific lab equipment at client/customer locations including interfacing with customers in person, via email or phone
• Equipment includes pipettes, bottle top dispensers, scales, balances, centrifuges, and temperature calibrations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new skills regarding calibration and calibration processes
• Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required
• Basic mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and statistics
• Familiarity with basic tools
• Proficiency with office computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic organizational and time management skills

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.