Chemical Laboratory Technician

Mainstream Engineering • Rockledge, FL

17h

About The Position

We are seeking a part-time, Chemical Lab Technician to support our R&D and manufacturing laboratory operations. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or current student looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience in a professional engineering and research environment. The Chemical Lab Technician will assist with maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory while supporting routine testing and applied research activities.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed an AS or BS in Chemistry or a closely related field
• Coursework or academic laboratory experience required
• Strong interest in laboratory work, safety, and chemical handling
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn laboratory instrumentation and safety practices
• U.S. Citizenship (required by ITAR regulations
• GPA greater than 3.3 at all degree levels

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records for laboratory chemicals
• Support proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and chemical waste
• Help maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety standards
• Assist with chemical inventory tracking and ordering under supervision
• Operate and support routine use of laboratory instrumentation under guidance, including: Gas Chromatography (GC) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) UV-Vis Spectroscopy FTIR Spectroscopy Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Assist with experimental setup, data collection, and basic documentation
• Follow established laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and training requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees