Laboratory Assistant - Sample Receiving / PUSH Team
About The Position
Onterris is hiring a full-time Laboratory Assistant for its Sample Receiving / PUSH Team at the Orange, California laboratory. The role supports laboratory operations by preparing and handling samples, maintaining accurate records, and keeping the laboratory clean to help deliver results on time. The assistant works with a team of professionals in a quality-driven environment and performs work in an office and/or laboratory setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Compensation is $20.00–$22.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. The position requires working with strong acids and solvents and following the company’s quality assurance and health and safety requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Basic laboratory techniques, including knowledge of personal protective equipment, use of a balance, pipetting, and glassware handling.
- Basic Excel skills.
- Ability to follow directions and work in a team setting.
- Comfort working with strong acids and solvents.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Detail-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required; this is an entry-level position.
- Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general laboratory practices, and laboratory safety.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Good organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and weigh samples for digestion or extraction, including weighing soils, making composites, crushing samples, incremental sampling, and product sampling.
- Enter data.
- Perform facility housekeeping and maintenance.
- Perform support tasks as needed.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
