Laboratory Assistant

Job title -Laboratory Technician II/Chemical tech

Location

• Monroeville PA 15146

Shift -(08:00 AM - 04:30 PM)

Contract – 12 months

Pay rate -$ 23/hr.

Basic description:

• 0-5 years. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance or research setting.
• Duties consist of preparing samples, making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures.
• Assists higher level technicians in setup of laboratory equipment and in recording data for experiments and procedures.
• Requires knowledge in using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests.
• Performs routine and safety program checks and preventive maintenance on instruments.
• This is an entry-level position.
• Requires a high school education or equivalent.
• Prior experience is desired with examples of safe practices, chemical handling, and record keeping/reporting .
• Some chemistry courses are desired.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software is desired.