Metals Lab Technician - Precise, Team-Driven Lab Support

Onterris; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in Orange, CA is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Assistant for the Metals Department. You will support disposal, cleaning glassware, handling samples, and maintaining equipment to ensure on-time results.

The role offers a daytime schedule, with a compensation range of $17.25 to $20 per hour, depending on experience and location. Join a team dedicated to environmental solutions and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick up, check in/out, retrieve, return, and organize samples; assist with sample weighing.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, counters, floors, and glassware.
• Dispose of samples, instrument waste, and satellite waste safely.
• Monitor, receive, label, and store supplies; notify when inventory is low.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and calibration (hot blocks, pipettes, balances, pH/turbidity meters).
• Handle and replace gas cylinders safely.
• Perform pH and turbidity checks.
• Handle pre-treatment and accurately weigh samples for analysis.
• Use LIMS for daily tasks and maintain logbooks.
• Follow all safety, PPE, and QA requirements.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Onterris in Orange, CA is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Assistant for the Metals Department. You will support disposal, cleaning glassware, handling samples, and maintaining equipment to ensure on-time results.

The role offers a daytime schedule, with a compensation range of $17.25 to $20 per hour, depending on experience and location. Join a team dedicated to environmental solutions and quality assurance.