Environmental Laboratory Technician

Intuit, Inc.; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Technician to perform a variety of testing and quality control tasks in a collaborative lab environment. You will work independently and with other lab technicians to meet client needs while maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety.

Expect a full-time, year-round schedule with occasional holidays and weekend hours, typically 2–3 hours on a Saturday on a rotating basis. Lifting 50 pounds and standing for long periods are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-secondary education and/or associate’s degree.
• Work experience, coursework or a degree in science is preferred (chemistry, biology, environmental science, engineering, nursing, etc.).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and use both hands for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned lab testing according to procedural and quality manuals.
• Performs laboratory quality control tasks as assigned.
• Maintains glassware and other lab equipment according to specifications.
• Performs general laboratory cleanup such as removing garbage/recycling, cleaning equipment, and other general cleaning tasks as needed.
• Completes other miscellaneous duties such as labeling bottles, filing paperwork, collecting water samples, assembling water testing kits.
• Available to work occasional holidays and weekends. Weekends on a five-week rotation, typically 2–3 hours on Saturday; expect 1–2 holidays per year.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Integrity

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of post-secondary education

Job description

As an Environmental Laboratory Technician, you will work independently and with other lab technicians to perform a variety laboratory testing according to established procedures and quality control methods to meet the needs of our clients. Your workload will vary somewhat with the season, but you can expect to work a full 40-hour week year-round with occasional holiday and weekend hours required.

Job Duties

• Performs all assigned lab testing according to procedural and quality manuals.

• Performs laboratory quality control tasks as assigned.

• Maintains glassware and other lab equipment according to specifications.

• Performs general laboratory clean-up such as removing garbage/recycling, cleaning equipment, and other general cleaning tasks as needed.

• Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned such as labeling bottles, filing paperwork, collecting water samples, assembling water testing kits.

• Available to work occasional holidays and weekends. Weekends are assigned on a five-week rotation and typically require 2-3 hours of work on Saturday. Expect to work 1-2 holidays per year with the typical time worked around 2-3 hours each time.

About You

• You are self-motivated and comfortable working independently and with others.

• You bring a high level of integrity and ethical standard to your work.

• You have a high attention to detail and enjoy tasks that require precision and accuracy.

• You are interested in environmental science and chemistry.

• You are looking for a family atmosphere and friendly work environment to further your career in environmental science.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years post-secondary education and/or associate’s degree.

• Work experience, coursework or a degree in science is preferred (i.e. chemistry, biology, environmental science, engineering, nursing, etc.).

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and will use both hands to perform required functions of the job.