Laboratory Technician 1

ALS • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

ALS is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician responsible for laboratory testing, including titrations, ICP analysis, and viscosity testing. The role involves following applicable safety and quality guidelines while maintaining a satisfactory production level. The technician performs and supports testing, sample preparation, equipment verification and calibration, maintenance, calculations, hazardous-waste handling, inventory monitoring, sample receiving, housekeeping, and shift handovers. The position also contributes to identifying continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand for intervals of up to 8 hours while working.
• Ability to speak and hear clearly when communicating with coworkers and managers.
• Hand and finger dexterity to operate equipment and handle glassware.
• Average vision and ability to read reports and operate equipment.
• Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the country of application, or hold or be able to obtain a valid work visa.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks within time restraints and in accordance with relevant quality and safety policies and procedures.
• Use test results in calculations to further characterize data, such as Calculated Cetane Index and Viscosity Index.
• Prepare and aliquot samples for required tests and load samples onto validated automated instrumentation when applicable.
• Perform routine daily or weekly equipment and instrumentation verifications and calibrations according to method quality requirements.
• Analyze samples through direct testing, including wet chemistry.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and instrumentation as required by the method.
• Perform calculations required for analytical preparations.
• Prepare samples for multiple testing requirements.
• Perform housekeeping, including assisting with storage and disposal of client samples.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and reagents required for test methods.
• Prepare and maintain standards and reagents.
• Generate, accumulate, handle, work near, transport, and dispose of hazardous wastes.
• Collect, store, and label hazardous waste in compliance with ALS policy.
• Contribute to sample receiving, including opening packages, sorting mail, and data entry.
• Participate in shift handovers to support a smooth transition.
• Identify continuous improvement activities for the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Structured wage increases.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, and access to company perks.
• Additional vacation days based on years of service.
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company.
• Learning and development opportunities, including unlimited access to e-learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED