Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a Lab Technician for a Contract to Hire opportunity with our client in El Segundo, CA. The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset, a strong desire to help grow a company, be results-oriented and will help us build a work culture of open-mindedness that embraces creativity and contrarian thinking. You’ll work closely with scientists and engineers to contribute to research and testing activities and be responsible for various facilities tasks. This will be a hands-on role, and you will be involved in the entire process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow written and verbal instructions to precisely carry out a wide range of laboratory tasks
• Carefully weigh and mix ingredients to make formulations for optics
• Clearly document procedures and experiment outcomes
• Work with the chemistry team to prepare materials for new formulations and optimize parameters for material scale-up and processing
• Use cutting and sanding tools to cut samples to precise dimensions
• Use various instruments to perform materials characterization
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to our culture of safety
• Participate in a wide range of R&D problem-solving activities with an open mind and desire to learn
• Create and contribute to the product demonstration and engineering teams in a manner consistent with the client’s mission and values and the growth of the business

 

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Have a strong desire to learn and be willing to work in a hands-on role.
• Detail oriented, meticulous, and honest working style.
• Ability to complete tasks on time and be self-sufficient.
• Due to the nature of the work, you must have US citizenship or US permanent residency.
• Strong problem-solving and team-oriented mindset.
• Recommended 1-3+ years’ experience in a lab.

 

Physical requirements:

• Good manual dexterity.
• Standing and/or sitting workstations.
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to our culture of safety.

 

Other Details:
Schedule: M-F (in-person)
Location: El Segundo, CA
Duration: 3-6 Month Contract with potential to go permanent

 

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.\r\n\r\nThat's the Messina Talent Advantage.\r\n\r\nFor more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.\r\n\r\nMessina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.