Laboratory Technician

Pay Rate: $20/Hr on W2

Description/Comment:

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