Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

• Pay Rate: $30.09/hour (on W2)
• Contract Length: 2 months with possible extension and/or conversion
• Location: Avon, OH 44011
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday | 7:30 - 4:00 PM to start (may change based on facility needs)

Raise is hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the lab daily (e.g., turn on/off mercury lumex, ensure gas is off, turn flash units on/off).
• Review verification sheets to determine required testing correlating with disposal sites (e.g., mercury, flashpoint, physical/fingerprint, bomb calorimeter for BTU and % Cl, and % water if needed).
• Differentiate between hazardous and non-hazardous materials for retains.
• Verify results match proper disposal site requirements and enter data/final coding in EnviroWare, adding disposal notes as needed.
• Look up test results in EnviroWare when plant personnel request specific sample information.
• Follow discrepancy procedures (e.g., request resamples for pH or flashpoint issues, and email appropriate team members to continue the discrepancy process once verified).
• Comply with standards and check scales weekly using provided weights.
• Inspect safety shower and eye wash stations weekly, recording completion on the appropriate tags.
• Prepare needed reagents and maintain chemical/lab inventory, notifying appropriate personnel for reordering.
• Work together with the team to dispose of samples past their hold date.
• Maintain a clean lab environment at all times.

Professional Standards & Communication

• Maintain positive working relationships with all facility personnel when answering sample questions.
• Communicate professionally and clearly explain technical details to help others understand.
• Work collaboratively as a supportive team member.
• Be proactive in processing incoming samples and asking questions when unsure.
• Handle conflicts directly with involved parties before escalating to the Supervisor and Lab Manager.
• Assist plant personnel on active facility projects as needed.

Protective Equipment Required

• Steel toe boots required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• 7-Year Employment Verification

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: