Lab Technician

Apex Systems; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount program

Certification discounts and training

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Lab Technician in Naperville, Illinois for onsite work. The role supports scientists by performing routine lab operations, data entry, and sample handling within a controlled lab environment using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

The ideal candidate will have a biology or chemistry background and be able to follow ISO standard methods, with strong accuracy and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in biology, chemistry, or a relevant field.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in time.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine lab operations to assist a team processing samples.
• Handle data entry of sample information.
• File and retrieve documents and reports.
• Respond to email and phone messages.
• Perform light lab tasks such as storing and disposing of samples.
• Filter and plate water samples according to ISO methods.
• Prepare supplies for routine testing.
• Restock lab supplies and perform cleaning.
• Receive samples and open packages.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Data entry

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job#: 3053030

Lab Technician

Location: Naperville, Illinois (Onsite)

Role Overview

The main function of this role is to perform a variety of routine laboratory operations to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of materials. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with teammates to complete interdependent tasks and take part in troubleshooting challenges when needed. All roles require logging and setup of samples, working in the laboratory to gather results, and recording the results consistently and accurately in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine lab operations to assist a team processing more than 100,000 samples annually for detection of Legionella, working with technical direction from a supervisor.
• Handle data entry of customer and sample information.
• File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
• Respond to incoming correspondence, including email and phone messages.
• Perform light laboratory tasks such as storing and disposing of completed samples.
• Filter and plate water samples according to ISO standard methods.
• Prepare supplies for routine testing.
• Restock lab supplies and perform routine laboratory cleaning.
• Receive samples in the building and open packages.

Required Qualifications

Education: A degree in biology, chemistry, or a relevant field is required.

Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in the time allowed.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.