Laboratory Technician I

Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: 151 Colfax Street Springdale, PA 15144

Duration: 8 months contract on W2 (With possible extension for another year)

Rate: $22/hr on W2

Shift Schedule: Daylight, Mon-Fri between 7am and 4:30 PM

Job Description:

• Provides support for technical issues. Identifies, researches and resolves routine technical problems of low complexity.
• Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem using applicable systems and tools.
• May coordinate with other teams or departments to resolve problems.
• BS in a scientific discipline preferred but not required.
• Associates in scientific related applications or any college level of chemistry is strongly desired.
• Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance or research setting.
• Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative biological or 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. Typically requires a high school education or equivalent and no prior experience.