Lab Technician - Pretreatment

SGS•Miami, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Beta Analytic, a division of SGS, has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician on our Pretreatment team. This is a full-time hourly position, 40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime compensation. The position includes medical insurance and other employment benefits. Beta Analytic is recognized globally as the industry leader in radiocarbon dating services, with over 45 years of continuous growth. We are a production laboratory, not a research facility, and offer stability and career advancement in a scientific environment. The role involves independently preparing samples for analysis according to SGS's analytical SOPs, using basic instrumentation, performing routine operation, maintenance, and calibration of equipment, and potentially assisting with validation and MDL studies. The position also requires inputting and maintaining technical information, maintaining a laboratory notebook, and adhering to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science field is required (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Botany etc.)
A minimum of one year of hands-on laboratory work including college/university experience is preferred
Strong attention to detail is required
Have excellent oral/written communication skills along with computer software skills with the ability to work independently or in a team
Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable interfacing with all staff members at all levels of the company
Be an overall team player
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work to maximize efficiency and meet established deadlines
Ability to show accountability
Experience with chemicals, solvents, scales, microscope work, familiarity with plant anatomy, marine organisms etc.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States
Local Candidates only (Miami-Dade & Broward)

Nice To Haves

Candidates with analytical chemistry experience are strongly urged to apply.

Responsibilities

Independently prepare samples for analysis according to SGS’ analytical SOPs
Using basic instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologies
Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration of equipment
May assist with validation and MDL studies
Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations
Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties as required