Laboratory Technician

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Job Title: Laboratory Technician phone number removed

Location: Torrance CA 90501

Duration: 12 month(s)

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Pay Rate: 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 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related STEM field

Ability to carry our 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 positive attitude

Ability to satisfactorily perform routine tasks accurately and promptly, working independently

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data base 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

Additional Job Details:

DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employees are responsible for performing their duties in an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is performed primarily indoors in an office, laboratory, or warehouse setting; wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate; higher level of noise may be prevalent in laboratories or warehouse settings. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel or work necessary overtime.

SAFETY:

Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with company and departmental safety procedures. Employee may be exposed to hazards or hazardous materials requiring use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor. If there is an accident or near miss, they must report it to their supervisor immediately. MATERIALS HANDLED: " Chemicals: Yes/No " Biologicals: Yes/No " Hazardous Waste: Yes/No " Radiation: Yes/No

EQUIPMENT USED:

" General personal protective equipment (gloves, lab coat, etc ): Yes/No " Safety Glasses: Yes/No " Safety Shoes: Yes/No " Respirator: Yes/No

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