Laboratory Technician 1

ALS Group USA, Corp; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured wage increases

Comprehensive benefits package

Additional vacation days

Education support after 9 months

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

ALS Group USA, Corp in Stratford, CT seeks a full-time Laboratory Technician for the Wet Chemistry Department to prepare environmental samples for analysis of inorganic contaminants, including cyanide and hexavalent chromium, and to perform pH and solids determinations as training commences.

You will follow SOPs, perform calibrations, data loading, and maintain safety and quality guidelines in a 24/7 operation with weekend shifts, contributing to a productive lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or laboratory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Comfortable in a high paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests as outlined by SOPs.
• Perform calibrations, standardization and SPC tests.
• Use correct methods per established procedures and schedules.
• Observe safety regulations and ALS policies.
• Maintain testing instrumentation and proper paperwork.
• Load data for tests performed and route samples for testing.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and meet production requirements.
• Comply with ISO 17025 QA requirements.

Skills

Good laboratory practice

High-paced environment

Data entry / recordkeeping

Education

High School diploma

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician in our Wet Chemistry Department. In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation of environmental samples for analysis of inorganic contaminants with a focus on Cyanide, Hexavalent Chromium, percent solid determination, pH, and other analyses as training commences. This individual will be responsible for following all safety and quality guidelines while maintaining a satisfactory production level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Responsibilities

• Performing laboratory tests as outlined by the SOPs.
• Performing all scheduled calibrations, standardization and SPC tests.
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality.
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with ALS health and safety policies, procedures.
• Routine maintenance of testing instrumentation.
• Properly completing all paperwork is used to track tests and their validity.
• Loading data for tests performed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe work area.
• Accurately recording personal production and meeting production requirements.
• Routing samples for additional testing as outlined by SOPs.
• Storing and disposing of samples properly.
• Complying with local and corporate quality assurance policies, as well as ISO 17025 lab accreditation requirements.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or laboratory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Comfortable in a high paced production environment.

Physical Demands

The ability to stand for intervals of up to 8 hours while working; Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with co-workers and managers; Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle glassware; Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment; Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks. Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eye protection, gloves, etc., when required. Ability to stand for a full shift. Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities. You may be exposed to unpleasant odors.

Working Conditions

Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and evening shift work including weekends.

Our benefits include

• Structured wage increases
• Comprehensive benefit package (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalized solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Everyone matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society. ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

EOE AA Minority, Female, Veteran, Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.