Lab Technician

Turner Industries; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries in St. Gabriel, LA is seeking a Lab Technician to perform chemical and physical tests to support scientists in quality control, product development, and environmental compliance.

The role requires an Associate's degree in chemistry/biology or STEM or 2 years of related lab experience; candidate must handle instruments and document results while upholding safety policies.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Chemistry or Biology or STEM, or 2 years of related experience.
• Previous lab and lab instrumentation experience.
• Proficient with basic computer software for reports and data management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and physical tests to analyze materials and support R&D and quality control.
• Prepare solutions and set up experiments using standard methods and instruments.
• Document results and monitor product quality according to standards.
• Maintain lab instruments and ensure safety and compliance with policies.

Skills

Lab experience

Instrumentation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other STEM

Tools

Desktop software (spreadsheets, presentations, reports, databases)

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 work in St. Gabriel, LA. 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.

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:

• Associates degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other STEM program or two (2) years of on the job experience or equivalent combinations of experience and training
• Previous lab and lab instrumentation experience
• 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 / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• 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.

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