Technician I

BSK Associates; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plans

8 paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Job summary

BSK Associates in Fresno, California, is seeking an enthusiastic Laboratory Technician to join our supportive team. This full-time position offers a welcoming culture and prioritizes employee well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical insurance and paid time off.

The ideal candidate will assist in routine sample preparation and analyses, ensuring quality control and accurate data entry. Entry-level applicants are welcome, and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level with no formal training required.
• PC skills required, preferably MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supports analysts in providing routine sample-preparation services.
• Prepares samples for designated analyses.
• Conducts designated analyses according to standard procedures.

Education

High-school diploma

Two years of college chemistry or related science

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

BSK Associates, a trusted name in engineering with over 60 years of excellence, is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated laboratory technician to join our team. As an employee‑owned company, we take pride in our workplace, and it shows!

What makes BSK unique?

• Welcoming and Supportive Culture: Step into a friendly, inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued, equipped with the tools you need, and free to be yourself.
• Empowering Management: Our leadership trusts you to excel in your role, is approachable, and prioritizes safety and work‑life balance—values we live by, not just talk about.
• Core Values: We are guided by values of quality service, professionalism, teamwork, safety, employee development, accountability, and proactivity which you’ll see reflected in our day‑to‑day work.

Job Type: Full‑Time Mon‑Fri 12:00 PM‑8:00 PM

Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive compensation package that includes 100 % employer‑paid medical insurance, with options for dependents, dental and vision plans, an employee assistance program, ESOP and 401(k) plans, 8 paid holidays, paid sick and paid vacation time earned on an accrued basis. The pay range for this position is $16.50–$20.00 hourly, with offers based on the successful candidate’s experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• Supports analysts in providing routine sample‑preparation services and performs designated analyses using established standard operating procedures and basic equipment.
• Prepares samples for designated analyses.
• Prioritizes sample and prep analysis by hold times and due dates.
• Checks the work log and schedules daily work in keeping with the overall lab schedules and sample holding times.
• Obtains samples from sample storage.
• Prepares samples according to standard operating procedure.
• Confers with supervisor or the responsible analyst on any problem.
• Records weight/volume of samples, dilutions and spiked sample preparation into LIMS bench sheets.
• Verifies the data entered into LIMS and batch sheets is accurate.
• Conducts designated analyses.
• Prepares standards.
• Performs analyses according to standard procedures and performs any necessary calculations.
• Reviews data to check that results meet quality control requirements and submits data and results.
• Reports quality control data and sample results.
• Miscellaneous laboratory operations.
• Ensures sufficient supply of consumable inventory. When necessary, submits reorder requests to supervisor for approval.
• Makes entries in the log books and LIMS when applicable.
• Maintains a clean and organized bench space.

Education and Experience

• Entry‑level with no formal training, high‑school diploma.
• Two (2) years of college chemistry or related science and/or equivalent experience is a plus.
• PC skills required, preferably MS Office applications.

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: (559) 497‑2880.

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