Lab Technician I - 1st shift
About The Position
PL Developments (PLD), a manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods, is hiring a Laboratory Technician I to support daily laboratory operations. Duties include logging samples, ordering laboratory supplies, managing laboratory waste, shipping test materials, cleaning glassware, and performing daily weight checks for analytical balances. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The technician must follow company policies and safety procedures, operate basic office equipment and standard software, and manage multiple assignments. Strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills are essential. Work is performed in a laboratory environment with extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, visual monitoring, and moderate noise levels. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The starting hourly rate is $23.00.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and two years of work experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Ability to comply with company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment and personal computers with standard software packages.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience handling multiple projects, assignments, and duties.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Responsibilities
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
- Log receipt of samples into the laboratory using LIMS software.
- Order laboratory supplies using Oracle software.
- Place laboratory waste into appropriate holding containers.
- Ship test samples to outside testing laboratories as needed.
- Clean glassware using a laboratory glassware washer.
- Perform daily weight checks for analytical balances.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Group life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Corporate discount program
- Opportunities to flourish within the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
