Laboratory Technician, Environment Testing, Cranston, RI

Eurofins • Cranston, RI

88d • $19 - $20

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I has some knowledge of commonly used microbiological concepts, practices and procedures. Has working knowledge of formulations for various media used in the laboratories' techniques. This position is out of our Cranston, RI laboratory. Schedule is 9/9:30am-6pm Saturday, Sunday and 3 weekdays. (flexible on what 3 days Mon-Fri). Saturday and Sunday are a MUST. Compensation is $19-20/hour (DOE) plus full benefits.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree in a related field
• 2 years' experience in a microbiology laboratory performing various environmental analyses
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Be a person of good moral character
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Some computer proficiency
• Good customer service skills
• Must have a valid US drivers license without recent incident
• Must be able to perform light lifting and light housekeeping duties
• Must be able to tolerate unpleasant odors

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receipt of and proper logging in of all samples received into the laboratory
• Responsible for ensuring the correct analysis is performed on all samples received into the laboratory
• Ensures that proper Quality Control/Quality Assurance tests are performed on all analyses for the day
• Correctly utilizes all QC/QA documentation/logbooks
• Assists MLT III to ensure that the QA/QC task schedule is completed as necessary
• Input and review data entry from the bench sheets to the Laboratory Information Management System (currently Element)
• Interface with clients
• Work with MLT III and LD to order supplies necessary for the day to day running of the laboratory
• Responsible for running routine and non-routine, specialized microbiological analyses
• Perform field work as necessary
• Prepare media necessary for various analyses in the laboratory
• Laboratory maintenance
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays as needed on a rotating basis

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree