Lab Technician

SGS•Miami, FL

1d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Please note that we are looking for candidates who are a commutable distance from our lab in Miami. Candidates with analytical chemistry experience are strongly urged to apply. Beta Analytic has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician. This is a full-time hourly position - 40 hours per week. There is the potential for additional compensation - Overtime when there is the workload demand (paid at 1 ½ the equivalent hourly rate). The position also includes medical insurance and other employment benefits. Beta Analytic, headquartered in Miami, Florida is recognized globally as the industry leader in radiocarbon dating services. The Company’s scientific results have largely contributed to the pre-history record of archaeology and geology around the globe and its environmental work contributes regularly to the record of mankind’s effort to find alternatives to petroleum and coal consumption. With more than 45 years in business and continuous growth, Beta offers stability and career advancement in an exciting technological and scientific environment. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Company is currently seeking qualified, hard-working, team-oriented applicants for this laboratory position. Note - We are a production laboratory not a research facility. After appropriate training 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 prep instruments/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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a basic science (Chemistry, Geology and Biology) field is required.
A minimum of one year of hands-on laboratory work including college/university experience.
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.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.
The position has physical requirements such as being able to stand on your feet for long periods of the day, climbing up and down stairs and regularly lifting as much as 40 pounds.
Local Candidates only (Miami-Dade & Broward).
Must be comfortable working any day of the week including weekends.
Beta Analytic is a non-smoking company.

Nice To Haves

Experience in IRMS (isotope ratio mass spectrometry), specifically Thermo Delta V and Thermo MAT253 instruments and/or SSAMS systems or other AMS systems is preferable.
Experience with balances, microscopes, chemicals, vacuum systems, pressure fittings, electronics and familiarity with the behavior of gases under changing pressure (physical chemistry) is also a plus.
Someone who is mechanically inclined is strongly preferred (good with tools and machinery, adept at fixing things).

Responsibilities

After appropriate training 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 prep instruments/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.