Laboratory Technician

job summary:
Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

location: Pineville, Louisiana
job type: Contract
salary: $17.00 - 20.52 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.
• Responsible for handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager.
• Receive, label and analyze samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)
• Design and execute laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

 
qualifications:

1. Degree in related discipline (Chemistry, Biology, ect) and/or equivalent work experience
2. Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances.
3. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required
4. You know what "Good Laboratory Practices" means (and you actually practice them).
5. You can receive, label, and analyze samples without mixing up the toxic chemicals with your morning coffee.
6. You hold a degree in Chemistry, Biology, or have equivalent mad-scientist experience.

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skills: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), SOP Development




Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work.




Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).




This posting is open for thirty (30) days.