Pipette Technician I

Transcat; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Transcat in Milford, MA, is hiring a Pipette Technician 1 for an entry-level role focused on calibrating lab equipment. The position requires no prior experience, as training will be provided. Candidates should possess the ability to learn quickly, have basic math skills, and be proficient with office software. The expected pay range is $19.00 - $24.00 per hour, with a schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Enjoy competitive benefits and a values-based work culture.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform calibration tasks in a laboratory setting.
• Comfortable with customer interaction in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform pipette calibration using established SOPs.
• Maintain calibration standards in a laboratory environment.
• Perform on-site calibration and maintenance services for lab equipment.

Skills

Ability to learn new skills regarding calibration and calibration processes

Basic mathematical skills

Familiarity with basic tools

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Basic organizational and time management skills

Job description

Overview

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters.
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together.
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00/hr

Summary- Pipette Technician 1 is an entry-level position, requiring no prior experience. Trainees will be able to calibrate pipettes, as well as scales/balances, centrifuges, or various temperature devices. Training will be provided, and technicians are expected to learn the skills and processes necessary to perform calibration work within the lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Will work with management and other technicians within the lab to learn pipette calibration fundamentals, working to produce calibrations using the systems and SOPs we have in place
• Learn fundamental calibration techniques and processes
• Develop skills necessary to perform calibrations independently
• Develop skills necessary to produce calibrations at a specified rate
• Maintain calibration standards
• Must be able to perform these functions within a laboratory setting and/or supervised customer on-site
• Will be required to perform on site calibration, certification, and maintenance services on specific lab equipment at client/customer locations including interfacing with customers in person, via email or phone
• Equipment includes pipettes, bottle top dispensers, scales, balances, centrifuges, and temperature calibrations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new skills regarding calibration and calibration processes
• Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required
• Basic mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and statistics
• Familiarity with basic tools
• Proficiency with office computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic organizational and time management skills

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.