Laboratory Technician – Rosemead, CA

Paramelt; Rosemead, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance after 30 days

PTO

Job summary

Paramelt in Rosemead, CA conducts chemical and physical testing in its laboratories to support quality control and product development. The role focuses on operating analytical instruments, recording data, and preparing samples for analysis.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in a related field or equivalent lab experience and demonstrates strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow lab procedures and ERP data-entry standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering (or equivalent 3+ years lab experience).
• Experience with Excel, Outlook and Word; ERP data entry in Oracle or SAP.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment and analytical instruments to assess product properties.
• Maintain logs and databases to record and report test data.
• Prepare samples and set up lab equipment for testing.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Gather production samples per quality control procedures.
• Assist in inventory of lab supplies and process requisitions.
• Follow lab procedures and protocols to preserve analytical integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Technical reading

Lab data entry

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry / Materials Science / Engineering

High school diploma + 3+ years lab experience

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Conducts chemical and physical tests in the company’s laboratories, generating test data for quality control, product development and other purposes. Maintains and updates laboratory databases.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates laboratory equipment and analytical instruments to assess the various product properties
• Maintains logs, computer databases and other lab documents to record and report test data
• Sets up lab equipment and prepares samples for testing and analysis
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, to ensure proper functioning, accuracy, and reliability
• Gathers production samples as required according to quality control procedures
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of lab supplies and requisitions replacement
• Follows technical instructions and written lab procedures; complies with lab protocol to ensure the analytical integrity of the lab is maintained according to established standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in a related field of study (Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering) is preferred. Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent educational certificate coupled with 3+ years laboratory experience.

Other Qualifications

• Personal integrity and ability to conduct themselves and their job responsibilities in an ethical and non-discriminatory manner
• Strong computer skills, including the use of: Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Experience with quality data entry into ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
• Good communication skills – able to interact at all levels within the company
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical information and manuals
• Good logic and reasoning skills with an ability to validate technical outcomes

Paramelt offer a competitive compensation package. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance after 30 days of employment. We also offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 401k retirement plan with company match.

Pay range: $25-$30 per hour