Lab Technician

Job#: 3031529 Job Description Position Description Work under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager performing standard and complex laboratory procedures. Maintain accurate and timely record of test results; apply standard quality control procedures to assure accuracy of test results; operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment; maintain supply inventory; collect data; organize and centralize files and records; and prepare solutions, reagents, media or stains for prescribed tests. Exhibit individual initiative, work independently; be technically proficient and accurate; effectively communicate in both written reports and presentations; initiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures; and possess attention to detail. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Perform chemical analysis on a variety of environmental sample types through wet chemical techniques or by using lab instrumentation Be familiar with operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of a variety of analytical instrumentation Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation Prepare reagents and standards Maintain organization and housekeeping with the laboratory Perform data analysis and prepare reports for internal and external customers Assist in improving Perform daily building checklists, maintenance and housekeeping Assist the management of quality, audit and other external assessments Take overall responsibility for health and safety in own areas of responsibility Ensure that appropriate risk management processes are operational Pre-Hire Requirements Bachelors degree in the Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) or Engineering or equivalent in education and experience. 1 to 2 years of laboratory experience. Plus if they have experience with ICP, XRF, pH, DR Post-Hire Training Requirements Environmental training applicable to the job Safety training for applicable equipment Job instructional training Quality system familiarization OHSAS 18001 familiarization, hazards and risks Everforth Apex Benefits Overview Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Systems