Laboratory Technician_26-05256

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Job Id: 26-05256
Location: Yuma, AZ
Duration: 10 Months Contract
Position Type: Hourly Contract Position (W2 only)

• Position is located ONSITE in Yuma, AZ
• Seeking candidates who have previous lab experience.
• Hours CHANGE starting in January, candidates must be comfortable with this as they are being made aware well in advance of the hours change.
• Candidates will be required to provide their own safety shoes/steel toe shoes.
• Client will provide all other PPE needed such as gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses.

The tentative work schedule is below:  

• Nov – Dec 2026: Monday - Friday, 7am to 3pm, for a total of 40 hours per week.

Beginning Jan 11, 2027: Three 40-hour work schedules, each consisting of four 10 hour days: 

• Schedule 1: Monday – Thursday, day shift
• Schedule 2: Tuesday – Friday, day shift
• Schedule 3: Monday – Thursday, night shift
• Each candidate would be assigned one schedule to follow for the duration of the assignment.
• The specific hours for each schedule are still to be confirmed.
• An additional 30 minutes should be added to each shift to accommodate an unpaid lunch.
• This adjustment will not cause the total paid work time to exceed the 40 hours per week.

Position: Laboratory Technician

• Perform performance, chemical, and physical testing of disposable paper and hygiene consumer products, applying multiple industry-standard methods.
• Preferred backgrounds include experience in science, engineering, pulp and paper, or related scientific fields.

Work under immediate supervision to carry out the following key functions:

• Conduct routine laboratory testing following company SOPs and validate method performance as required.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local and federal safety regulations and maintain safe work habits.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, including general upkeep and housekeeping.
• Accurately complete and maintain laboratory reports and documentation.
• Prepare, receive, sort, and log client samples into the database; generate sample labels accordingly.
• Archive, return, or dispose of client samples following established procedures.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) checks on laboratory equipment.
• Assist with inventory management of laboratory chemicals and equipment; compile supply orders as needed.
• Support calibration and verification activities and other related laboratory tasks.
• Consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures always.
• Coordinate testing and services with local laboratories and global affiliates, including sample processing.
• Review job tickets and monitor job folder closing and invoicing processes.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets and manage email correspondence related to laboratory activities.
• Coordinate projects and perform data collection as required.
• Provide support and training department staff when appropriate.
• Communicate with clients regarding analysis timelines or any issues encountered during testing.

Requirements:  

• Experience working in a laboratory environment with strict adherence to safety standards, or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and other facility-specific data entry platforms.
• Ability to work independently under direct supervision.
• Capability to follow detailed written and oral instructions accurately.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Problem-solving skills involving a limited number of variables in standardized situations.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.

Founded in 1990, Sunrise Systems is an award winning IT/Professional Staffing firm to Fortune 500 and State/Local Government Agencies.

Company Description

Founded in 1990, Sunrise Systems is an award winning IT/Professional Staffing firm to Fortune 500 and State/Local Government Agencies.