Laboratory Technician for Metals or Semi Volatiles Labs

Jupiter Environmental Laboratories, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Stock options plan

Job summary

A leading environmental laboratory in New York is seeking a Laboratory Technician to prepare soil and water samples for analysis. Candidates with strong analytical skills and/or recent graduates with a science-focused degree are encouraged to apply. Flexible and part-time schedules available for college attendees. Responsibilities include sample preparation, instrument maintenance, and quality control documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills required.
• Recent graduates with a science-focused degree welcome.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental samples according to approved test methods.
• Utilize LIMS for sample preparation and tracking.
• Maintain all required documentation accurately.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Science-focused degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Stock options plan

Laboratory Technicians perform soil and water sample preparation and QC sample preparation for analysis by GC/MS or ICPMS. Training provided for applicants with strong analytical skills and/or recent graduates with a science focused degree. Excellent opportunities for advancement to analyst. Flexible and part time schedules possible for current college attendees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental samples according to approved test methods and JEL SOPs.
• Utilize and understand essential LIMS requirements for sample preparation batching and tracking.
• Perform basic Instrument maintenance and repair as needed.
• Utilize LIMS functions including generating work lists, obtaining updating job status and data approval.
• Perform preparation of analytical standards.
• Maintain all required documentation with accuracy and clarity.
• Read, understand and perform all applicable laboratory SOPs as written. Perform initial and annual Demonstrations of Capability.
• Maintain familiarity with quality control measures and calculations required for applicable methods.
• Ensure laboratory glassware is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Follow all JEL Safety, Ethics and Quality practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Required to operate one or more instruments on a day-to-day basis.