Laboratory Technician I - IC (2nd Shift)

Onterris • Orange, CA

1d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I works in Onterris’s Orange, California laboratory within the Micro/IC department. The role prepares and analyzes samples using specified EPA methods, supports daily laboratory operations, and collaborates with teammates to deliver safe, accurate, and timely results. The position is full-time, scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Employees assigned to this second-shift schedule are eligible for an additional 10% shift premium. The compensation range is $20.50 to $25, based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

The role requires attention to sample schedules and EPA holding times, adherence to standard operating procedures and safe work practices, and participation in inventory, cross-training, meetings, and corrective actions. Work takes place in a laboratory and/or office environment and includes sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 30 pounds, and remaining stationary for the duration of the shift. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 20–30 pounds independently.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
• One year of laboratory experience, academic or professional, is preferred.
• Familiarity with microbiological methods and techniques is preferred.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including overtime, after-hours work, and weekends, is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions is preferred.
• Excellent organization and strong communication skills are preferred.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and safety, including PPE, balances, pipettes, and glassware handling, is preferred.
• Basic Excel skills and familiarity with LIMS are preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork are preferred.
• Comfort working with strong acids and ability to remain stationary as needed are preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk, and to work in a stationary position for the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• One year of laboratory experience, academic or professional.
• Familiarity with microbiological methods and techniques.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including overtime, after-hours work, and weekends.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Excellent organization and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and safety, including PPE, balances, pipettes, and glassware handling.
• Basic Excel skills and familiarity with LIMS.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Comfort working with strong acids and ability to remain stationary as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sample scheduling and ensure samples are analyzed within EPA holding times and client due dates.
• Prepare and analyze samples according to EPA methods 314.0, 300.0, 7199, and 218.6.
• Prepare samples and load them onto ion chromatography (IC) instruments.
• Perform data entry.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and follow safe work practices.
• Perform inventory tasks.
• Cross-train at interdepartmental and intradepartmental levels.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and focus teams.
• Work effectively with other departments.
• Create CARs when required and support corrective actions.

Benefits

• Employees assigned to the second-shift schedule are eligible for an additional 10% shift premium.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree