Laboratory Technician (entry level) - Eurofins Environment Testing - North Kingstown, RI

Eurofins • North Kingstown, RI

113d • $16 - $19

About The Position

Full-time entry level position with Benefits, Monday - Friday. 11:00am- 7:00pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of North Kingstown, RI are encouraged to apply. Compensation $16-19/hour (depends on experience). The sample technician prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOP's.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High school Chemistry coursework preferred.
• Basic laboratory experience preferred.
• Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts.
• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints.
• Can work independently following written or verbal instructions.
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing.
• Able to follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines: Organic preparation, Metals preparation and analysis, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Radio Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, High Resolution preparation and analysis, Low Resolution preparation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs.
• Preparation of samples using standard techniques.
• Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques.
• Calculating data.
• Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor.
• Performing routine instrument maintenance.
• Maintain backlogs and organizes departmental workload.
• Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area.
• Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to total organic carbon, ion chromatography, colorimetric chemistries, automatic titrations.
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods.
• Aliquots and weighs samples.
• Washes glassware.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Dental and vision options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED