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

Eurofins•North Kingstown, RI

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies. Full-time entry level position Monday - Friday 12:30pm- 9:00pm Candidates living within a commutable distance of North Kingstown, RI are encouraged to apply. Compensation $18-20/hour (depends on experience) plus eligible for benefits This is an entry level position, those looking to gain experience in a laboratory setting without a 4 year degree encouraged to apply.

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. Samples will be in coolers packed in ice.
Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
Perform other duties as assigned
All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable with a fast paced time sensitive laboratory
Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
Ability to use TALS
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

Retrieving samples from Sample Control for analysis.
Performing sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods:
Aliquot samples
Spike and trace samples
Prepare reagents
Bottle samples
Prepare concentrations
Separation
Sonication
Liquid rack set up
Resolving discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
Preparing general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
Washing laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
Stocking laboratory supplies.
Cleaning work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
Assisting other laboratory areas as needed.