Lab Technician

PR: $32/hr

12-month contract

On-site, 40 hours/week

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, biological, physical, and mechanical testing to support research, development, application engineering, and quality control activities.
• Conduct laboratory analyses and experiments following established procedures and methods.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and document test results.
• Identify issues or abnormalities during testing and escalate or seek guidance as needed.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and testing equipment.
• Support product and process development through data collection and analysis.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a self-directed team environment.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling guidelines.
• Utilize computer systems for data entry, documentation, reporting, and analysis.
• Manage workload effectively while meeting project and testing deadlines.

Must-Haves

• Experience working in a laboratory, scientific, technical, or engineering environment.
• Strong chemistry, biology, physical science, or related technical background.
• Ability to perform and document laboratory analyses accurately.
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting experimental or test data.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues during testing.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Computer literacy and experience using laboratory software and reporting systems.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, methods, and safety protocols.
• Mechanical and chemical aptitude.
• Understanding of scientific and engineering principles.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and contribute effectively within a team setting.

Plusses

• Hands-on experience with:
• • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
  • Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
  • Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzers
• Chemistry laboratory experience.
• Microbiology coursework or laboratory experience.
• Industrial filtration experience.
• Water filtration, water treatment, or water analysis experience.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, laboratory safety, and hazardous materials.
• Coursework or expertise in:
• • Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
• Experience supporting research, product development, or advanced quality control initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements or new product opportunities.
• History of technical leadership, innovation, or significant contributions to scientific or engineering projects.
• Experience generating technically sound recommendations and solving complex technical problems.