Lab Technician

Turner Industries; Pass Christian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Lab Technician for maintenance work in Pass Christian, MS. The role performs chemical and physical laboratory tests to support qualitative and quantitative analyses for R&D, quality control, environmental standards, and related activities.

The position requires rotating shifts 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, ability to pass a background check and TWIC card; per diem is not provided. Applicants must have lab experience or two college labs and one algebra course, and be able to

Qualifications

• Good analytical, communication, interpersonal, organizational, judgment and decision making, and complex problem solving skills are required.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug screen and comply with Turner Industries policy.
• Lab experience preferred or two college labs and one college Algebra class.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to analyze solids, liquids, or gases.
• Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses.
• Document results of tests and analyses.
• Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
• Monitor product quality to ensure standards and specifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgment & decision making

Problem solving

Tools

Desktop software

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group is looking for a Lab Technician for maintenance work in Pass Christian, MS. This position will conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

• Rotating shift days & nights - 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Must be able to pass background check
• TWIC Card Required
• No per diem

Functional Requirements

Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials, Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment, Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy, Document results of tests and analyses, Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications, Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas, Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers, Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Qualification Standards

• Lab experience preferred or two college labs and one college Algebra class
• May be required to have working knowledge of desktop computer software for the development and use of spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and databases
• Must possess excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, organizational, judgment and decision making, and complex problem solving skills
• Post offer drug screen and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Group, LLC. Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing / data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: lab tech, technician, maintenance