Scientific - Technician - Lab (Entry Level)

TechDigital Group; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in North Logan, Utah is seeking a laboratory technician to perform benchtop analysis, assist with customer complaints, and maintain laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of college in chemistry/biology or equivalent experience, along with hands-on lab skills and good communication abilities. This is a full-time onsite role with weekday hours.

Qualifications

• 2 years of college in chemistry/biology related fields or equivalent experience.
• Experience with lab environments and basic lab equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform benchtop analysis of new and existing formulations.
• Assist with analysis of customer complaints and product failures.
• Maintain cell lines including cryopreservation and thawing.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing and coordinate shipping.

Skills

Hands on lab experience

Good verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Office basic knowledge

Education

2 years of college in chemistry/biology related fields

High school + a couple of years of lab experience

Job description

Overview

Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Some weekend work might be required. 100% onsite at 2780 N 200 W, Suite A, North Logan, Utah 84341.

Must Have

• 2 years of college (college student) in chemistry/biology related fields
• Hands on lab experience
• Or a combination of high school + a couple of years of lab experience/production lab environment
• Microsoft Office basic knowledge (Excel, Word)
• Good verbal and written communication skills

In this role you will…

• Perform benchtop analysis of new and existing formulations.
• Assist with analysis of customer complaints and product failures as required.
• Formulate and mill customer formulations for projects and complaints, complete testing on media.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing, and coordinate shipping where required.
• Compiling data from analytical testing, directed assistance with analysis of data.
• Assist with preparation of reports and presentations where required.
• Maintain cell lines including cryopreservation and thawing.
• Perform growth promotion studies and tabulate data. Read and record critical measurements.
• Prepare reagents and media using written specifications.
• Perform analysis accurately on a daily basis. Perform daily calibrations and operate basic lab equipment.
• Identify any problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify supervisor.
• Assist the supervisor in ensuring an efficient workflow operation and report any delays and problems that may delay progress.
• Maintain laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification as required.
• Adhere to department rules and laboratory procedures, as well as company regulations stated in the employee handbook.
• Adheres to department specific safety guidelines.
• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 25 pounds.