Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant - Paying up to $20/hr.

Description:

• Performs routine testing on all samples in the Analytical Services laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, process development, product development.
• Prepares and analyzes numerous types of samples by a variety of physical and chemical analytical techniques using sophisticated analytical equipment.
• The instrumentation includes pH meters, densitometers, dissolved oxygen meters, conductivity meters, calorimeters, viscometers, rheometers, spectrophotometers, auto-titrators, ion chromatographs (IC), inductively coupled plasma spectrometers (ICP), laser particle size analyzers, gas chromatographs (GC), High Pressure Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC), titrators, densitometers, auto-claves, pipettors, platers, incubators, and ovens.
• Performs various microbiological tests including tests to determine spore counts and microbiological contamination.
• Understands and operates STARLiMS and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Waters Empower laboratory data acquisition system, and other instrument-specific computer systems.
• Searches various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to locate information required to complete analyses.
• Promptly and accurately records, calculates and reports analytical results. Maintains appropriate records to meet internal requirements as well as, ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001.
• May serve as Safety Officer for the shift.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, prepares solutions, cleans glassware, disposes of solid/liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understands basic HPLC and GC operation.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School diploma.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and an ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity.

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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