Laboratory Technician - Contract - TalentBurst, Inc.
Torrance, CA
About the Job
Title: Laboratory Technician
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Torrance, CA 90501
Shift Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Max Pay: $20/hr
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Torrance, CA 90501
Shift Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Max Pay: $20/hr
GENERAL SUMMARY:
- This position will be responsible for supporting an R&D team to develop new separation science products methods, and techniques, execute the experimental part of a research project, and summarize and report data.
- It will also be responsible for providing analytical support, keeping instruments calibrated and in excellent working condition, and performing simple maintenance tasks.
- Executes sets of experiments according to existing protocols designed by supervisor and/or project lead.
- Provides synthetic support to develop safe, cost-effective and efficient technologies involving surface modification of silica and polymer particles.
- Supports scaling up efforts from small laboratory scale to pilot- and full manufacturing-scale.
- Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Prepares solutions and mixtures of solvents with exact concentration.
- Performs physical and chemical testing of chromatographic sorbents, HPLC columns and sample preparation products with limited supervision.
- Documents, summarizes and reports experimental data. Maintains detailed, accurate, legible records of all experiments, and graphs all relevant trend data.
- Analyzes data and discusses next steps with supervisor.
- Performs routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, and requests and coordinates professional service if necessary.
- Maintains all instruments and equipment in excellent condition, keep all work areas neat and clean, and follow all safety procedures without exception.
- Trains incoming technicians on routine testing and safety measures related to their assignments.
- Manages materials and workspace.
- Monitors inventory for materials and reagents.
- Maintains workspace clean and organized.
- Disposes of waste following procedures in place.
- Supports other research activities as requested by supervisor.
- Performs additional more complex work as requested.
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related STEM field.
- Ability to carry out chemical experiments in a laboratory.
- Experience with operating laboratory tools and instruments such as analytical balance, pipettes, elemental analyzer, HPLC, or GC.
- Ensures all work is accurate and free of errors/defects.
- Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to satisfactorily perform routine tasks accurately and promptly, working independently.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
- Must have knowledge of safety measures when working with hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work individually and as a member of a team with minimum supervision.
Source : TalentBurst, Inc.