Environmental Lab Assistant (Part-Time) - Laboratories

Onterris • Mount Pleasant, MI

10d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Onterris is seeking a part-time Environmental Lab Assistant for its Mount Pleasant, Michigan laboratory. The role assists multiple projects and involves increasing interaction with multidisciplinary staff, regulatory agencies, and clients. As a member of the laboratory team, the assistant supports laboratory operations and follows the company’s Quality Assurance Program, policies, and Health and Safety Plan. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $15.00 to $16.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

• Have a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biochemistry, or be pursuing a degree in an equivalent field of study.
• Know basic laboratory techniques, including PPE, use of a balance, pipetting, and glassware handling.
• Have basic Excel skills.
• Be able to follow directions and work in a team setting.
• Be comfortable working with strong acids and solvents.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Prior laboratory experience, academic or professional.
• Knowledge of general laboratory practices and lab safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Time management skills.
• Trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare thermal desorption tubes for instrument quality control.
• Prepare and condition thermal desorption tubes.
• Handle glassware.
• Prepare standard solutions.
• Manage temperature and weight logs.
• Maintain chemical standard inventory.
• Perform data entry.
• Perform facility housekeeping and maintenance.
• Package shipments and receive deliveries.
• Comply with the Onterris Quality Assurance Program and other policies.
• Comply with the Onterris Health and Safety Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Group Leader or Lab Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level