Chemistry Lab Technician

Planet Group; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a ChemistryLab Technician to join our Fortune 500 client's on-site team in Jackson, Michigan on a 12-month contract. The role involves field sampling, laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with engineers and operators.

Candidates should have hands-on lab experience, ability to interpret procedures, and flexibility to work evenings or overtime. Knowledge of water quality measurements and process control software is a plus; strong documentation

Qualifications

• Customer Service mindset and professionalism required.
• Independence with team collaboration ability.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Fundamental laboratory principles and water quality knowledge.
• Ability to interpret detailed chemistry instructions.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process control software.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Strong problem solving for equipment, software and system issues.
• Experience with laboratory quality systems is preferred.
• At least one year of environmental sampling and lab testing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field Sampling — collect groundwater, surface water, and transformer fluids.
• Laboratory Testing — support inorganic analysis and transformer oil testing.
• Equipment Maintenance — troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment.
• Technical Consultation — work with supervisors, engineers, and technicians to resolve issues.
• Documentation Management — review and interpret documents and reports.
• Process Control Support — operate laboratory computers and software.
• Quality & Compliance — apply laboratory quality systems for accreditation.
• General Duties — perform related tasks and assist with lab equipment decisions.
• Travel & Scheduling — meet travel requirements and work flexible hours.
• Physical Tasks — lift up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Skills

Customer Service Mindset

Independent & Teamwork

Adaptability

Mechanical Aptitude

Laboratory Skills

Procedure Interpretation

Sampling Techniques

Microsoft Office

Documentation & Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Quality Systems Experience

Field & Lab Experience

Job description

ChemistryLab Technician

Location: Jackson, MI

Contract: 12 months

Schedule: 40 Hours

Pay: $20-22/hour, DOE

The Planet Group is looking for aChemistryLab Technician to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 12-months contract, working an onsite/hybrid schedule fromJackson, MI.

ChemistryLab Technician | Qualifications:

• Customer Service Mindset -- Commitment to professionalism, communication, and customer satisfaction.
• Independent & Teamwork -- Ability to work with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Adaptability -- Comfort with rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Mechanical Aptitude -- Basic mechanical troubleshooting and corrective action skills.
• Laboratory Skills -- Understanding of scientific principles, water quality measurements, and standard lab procedures.
• Procedure Interpretation -- Ability to interpret and follow detailed chemistry work instructions.
• Sampling Techniques -- Working knowledge of common environmental sampling methods.
• Computer Proficiency -- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process control software.
• Documentation & Technical Writing -- Ability to manage and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Problem Solving -- Diagnose and resolve equipment, software, and system issues.
• Quality Systems Experience -- (Preferred) Experience applying laboratory quality systems for accreditation compliance.
• Field & Lab Experience -- (Preferred) At least one year of combined environmental sampling and lab testing experience.

ChemistryLab Technician| Responsibilities:

• Field Sampling -- Collect groundwater, surface water, and transformer insulating fluid samples in field environments.
• Laboratory Testing -- Support inorganic analysis, waste characterization, and transformer oil testing in a fast?paced chemistry lab.
• Equipment Maintenance -- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and program electronic, electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic equipment.
• Technical Consultation -- Work with supervisors, engineers, operators, vendors, and service technicians to resolve issues, prioritize work, and provide technical expertise.
• Documentation Management -- Review, edit, develop, and interpret documents, drawings, and reports related to analytical systems and laboratory operations.
• Process Control Support -- Operate and troubleshoot computers, laboratory hardware, and process control software.
• Quality & Compliance -- Apply laboratory quality systems to meet accreditation requirements.
• General Duties -- Perform other related tasks as needed, including design decisions for lab equipment and facility systems.
• Travel & Scheduling -- Meet travel requirements and work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Physical Tasks -- Lift and move materials up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs occasionally; perform standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and other physical motions.