Laboratory Technician - Industrial / Chemical Testing

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: 2401 19th St, West Point, VA 23181

Shift Time: (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Mon-Fri

Pay Rate:  $20.00 – $30.00 /hour on W2

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

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b

Company Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.\r\n\r\nAt Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.\r\n\r\nKyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\n\r\nKyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b