Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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Schedule: Monday - Friday 

Job Summary:

Safety and communication are the highest priorities in this job.   Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, monitors experiments, makes observations, calculates and records results, and often develops conclusions. Individual is familiar with basic scientific principles and has had some laboratory experience. Can follow written direction and maintain a laboratory notebook. Has good communication skills and is computer literate. A degree and OSHA knowledge may be required.

As a temporary lab technician, you will be a part of a team that maintains a specialty chemical sales account across a large papermill. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with all regulations
Collecting water and process samples from an industrial environment
Testing in a laboratory and industrial environments
Reporting results
Review daily and weekly tasks with the sales team
Must maintain lab and instrumentation in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment

Qualifications
High school degree, Associates degree preferred
One year lab experience
Must have basic lab experience including dilutions, weighing chemicals, and understand proper chemical handling
Must have pipette experience
Must be able to work independently and manage time effectively
Must be detail oriented
Must be comfortable with computer software
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Must be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Must have a demonstrated ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals, including customers
Ability to work in an industrial environment: exposure to heat/cold, industrial noise, etc.
Must live within 45 minutes of West Point VA