Chemistry Lab Tech

Certified Group • Tustin, CA

2d

About The Position

Assist with chemical testing of food products, ingredients, and other matrices. Primary duties include preparing solutions and reagents, homogenizing samples, conducting proximate analysis, using chemistry instruments such as balances, ovens, furnaces, and extractors, performing chemical extractions and procedures, and maintaining glassware. The role supports laboratory testing while following FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling techniques, automated laboratory equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in a food testing laboratory.
• Ability to travel is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and mouse and handle other communications or computer components.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Color vision and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

• Training in general laboratory practices.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science or a related field.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain chemical solutions.
• Apply standard laboratory techniques in daily workload.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies and materials needed for testing.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Independently carry out assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies and procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout procedures.
• Perform activities safely, hygienically, and efficiently.
• Share information openly and in a timely manner.
• Keep laboratory workspaces clean and organized.
• Help manage priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals, with participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team.
• Maintain responsibility for the safety of oneself and others working in the area.
• Complete required training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level