Our client, a leading Environmental Testing Lab is looking for a Wet Chemistry Technician to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to get hands on, professional experience in the field.
Monday-Friday, 3:00p - 11:30p
Pay: $18/hr
Contract to Hire
The Wet Chemistry Tech will perform microbiology and wet chemistry analyses in accordance with prescribed methods and standard operating procedures.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Analyze wastewater and sludge/solid samples for microbiological and wet chemistry parameters.
- Perform all quality control requirements associated with the methods and maintain appropriate records.
- Prioritize work by creating schedules to complete daily assignments.
- Interpret and author SOPs, perform reagent formulation, record bench level observations, and keep records in bound and electronic notebooks.
- Perform other duties as assigned and directed.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work schedules and be self-directed in completing daily assignments as well as mid-range and long-term department objectives related to training and quality assurance.
- Previous positions required being multi-tasked, organized, detail oriented, and possess excellent problem-solving capabilities; will have good time management capabilities.
- Have a demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both verbal and written.
- Desire to work in a laboratory science setting.
- Proven ability to learn new concepts quickly.
Required Qualifications:
- High school graduate plus college courses of a scientific nature.
- Additional education or 1-3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands:
- The ability to stand for intervals of up to 8 hours while working.
- Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers.
- Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle glassware.
- Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment.
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.