Chemistry/Instrumentation Lab Technician
Michelson Laboratories, Inc. is a Food and Environmental Testing laboratory in City of Commerce, CA. We have a wide range of internal laboratories, including Microbiology, Chemistry, Instrumentation, Entomology, Environmental, and Proximate. We are looking for a full-time Chemistry Lab Technician to assist in our Instrumentation department. The position works closely with the Lab Managers to ensure fast turn-around time and high-quality service.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION, with the possibility of hire at end of work period. The start time for this position varies between 12:00pm-3:00pm.
Responsibilities for Lab Technician:
- Perform sample extractions
- Operate and troubleshoot instruments such as GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, HPLC, spectrometers, etc. to perform various chemical analyses
- Review and prepare analytical packages for FDA submittal
- Analyze data on instruments to ensure it meet's the lab's quality requirements
- Wash and clean glassware and lab equipment
- Able to work under a fast-pace environment
- Possess a positive attitude
- Communicate effectively and are team players
- Reliable and professional
- Cross-train on multiple stations and sub-departments in the lab
- Ability to follow instructions, procedures and finish designated assignments on a timely manner.
- Ability to train in safe and proper operation of equipment needed to perform job duties.
Qualifications for Lab Technician:
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based on upon changing priorities.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field etc. required
- Capacity for lifting-up to 50 lbs, reaching, bending, and twisting.
- Have flexible availability, and a positive attitude.
- Must be able to work efficiently
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Able to work overtime
Benefits:
- Medical (PPO/HMO)
- Dental (PPO/HMO)
- Vision (VSP)
- Life Insurance
- 401K (matching)
- Sick / Vacation / Holiday
This is a full-time position. Starting at $19-20/hr.
Michelson Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person