SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Laboratory Sample Preparation

US Diversity Job Search; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

US Diversity Job Search is seeking a lab-focused candidate to support the Analytical and Environmental Chemistry department. You will perform sample digestions and extractions, prepare standards and reagents, and maintain strict safety and record-keeping practices.

Training others may be required as procedures are mastered. Responsibilities include handling balances and glassware, ensuring accurate measurements, and coordinating with project managers to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent

Qualifications

• Performs sample digestions and extractions with accuracy and precision.
• Maintains safety protocols and lab cleanliness at all times.
• Communicates with lab supervisor and project managers to meet requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Use analytical balances and glassware for measurements.
• Calibrate and sanitize glassware and equipment.
• Record procedures in electronic notebooks and LIMS.
• Schedule tasks to manage multiple projects.

Skills

Sample preparation

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Communication

Training others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Analytical balances

Volumetric glassware

Pipettes

Syringes

Job description

Who We Are:

We are the analytical testing laboratory within the Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Department. We perform a wide variety of regulatory and custom organic, inorganic and radiochemistry testing on water, air, soil, oil and industrial products utilizing scientific instrumentation (e.g. ICP, ICPMS, GCMS, LCMS, IC, Alpha Spectrometry, Gamma Spectrometry) and bench chemistry techniques. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes.

Objectives of this Role:

Provide sample preparation support for the Analytical and Environmental Chemistry department. Perform sample preparations, namely digestions and extractions, under a variety of regulated programs and a variety of sample matrices. Preparation of standards and reagents with accuracy and precision. Attention to detail and strict adherence to safety protocols. Must communicate well with lab supervisor and project managers to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met. Must be able to provide training to others once procedures are mastered.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Use of analytical balances and various volumetric measurement glassware to include graduated cylinders, pipettes, syringes. Glassware and equipment sanitation. Preparation techniques requiring physical activity, i.e. acid digestions, chemical separations. Record keeping of laboratory procedures in electronic notebooks and LIMS. Read and follow instructions with minimal supervision. Attention to detail and maintain complete laboratory records. Schedule tasks to meet a number of concurrent projects.

Requirements:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. 2+ years: Experience in a lab environment. 0-2 years: Familiarity with environmental test methods. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas. For more information about this division, visit the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.