Lab Technician

Astrix Technology; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrix Technology in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team. This entry-level role supports routine laboratory, kitchen, or pilot plant operations and assists with tests and sample preparation under established protocols. The position is a 6-month contract with potential to hire.

Pay ranges from $16 to $18 per hour. A high school diploma is required, with preference for an associate degree in a scientific or technical field; strong attention to detail and good teamwork are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures is a plus.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to perform basic physical activities such as standing, lifting light materials, and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory, kitchen, or pilot plant procedures according to established protocols.
• Conduct basic to moderately complex tests, analyses, and sample preparation.
• Assist supervisors and project leaders with ongoing projects and operational activities.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain materials, samples, and equipment for experiments and production runs.
• Accurately document procedures, results, and observations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, tools, and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide general support for daily lab, kitchen, or pilot plant operations as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or coursework in science/technical field preferred

Job description

Lab Technician

Engineering

Ithaca, NY, US

Pay Rate Low: 16 | Pay Rate High: 18

With a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods, our client is a global leader in product testing across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries as well as providing testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, and support clinical studies. They are currently looking for a Lab Technician to join their team! This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone looking to get into the life science industry!

Pay rate: $16/hr. -$18/hr.

Location: Ithaca, NY

Schedule: 8:45am - 5:30pm

Job type: 6-month contract - hire

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine laboratory, kitchen, or pilot plant procedures according to established protocols.

• Conduct basic to moderately complex tests, analyses, and sample preparation.

• Assist supervisors and project leaders with ongoing projects and operational activities.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain materials, samples, and equipment for experiments and production runs.

• Accurately document procedures, results, and observations.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, tools, and equipment.

• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Provide general support for daily lab, kitchen, or pilot plant operations as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or coursework in a scientific or technical field preferred.

• Basic knowledge of laboratory or technical procedures is a plus.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established protocols.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Good communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to perform basic physical activities such as standing, lifting light materials, and handling equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.