Chemistry Lab Technician
Chemistry Lab Technician
Location: Jackson, MI
Contract: 12 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $20-22/hour, DOE
The Planet Group is looking for a Chemistry Lab Technician to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 12-months contract, working an onsite/hybrid schedule from Jackson, MI.
Chemistry Lab Technician | Qualifications:
Location: Jackson, MI
Contract: 12 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $20-22/hour, DOE
The Planet Group is looking for a Chemistry Lab Technician to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 12-months contract, working an onsite/hybrid schedule from Jackson, MI.
Chemistry Lab Technician | Qualifications:
- Customer Service Mindset -- Commitment to professionalism, communication, and customer satisfaction.
- Independent & Teamwork -- Ability to work with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members.
- Adaptability -- Comfort with rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Mechanical Aptitude -- Basic mechanical troubleshooting and corrective action skills.
- Laboratory Skills -- Understanding of scientific principles, water quality measurements, and standard lab procedures.
- Procedure Interpretation -- Ability to interpret and follow detailed chemistry work instructions.
- Sampling Techniques -- Working knowledge of common environmental sampling methods.
- Computer Proficiency -- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process control software.
- Documentation & Technical Writing -- Ability to manage and interpret technical documents and drawings.
- Problem Solving -- Diagnose and resolve equipment, software, and system issues.
- Quality Systems Experience -- (Preferred) Experience applying laboratory quality systems for accreditation compliance.
- Field & Lab Experience -- (Preferred) At least one year of combined environmental sampling and lab testing experience.
- Field Sampling -- Collect groundwater, surface water, and transformer insulating fluid samples in field environments.
- Laboratory Testing -- Support inorganic analysis, waste characterization, and transformer oil testing in a fast?paced chemistry lab.
- Equipment Maintenance -- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and program electronic, electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic equipment.
- Technical Consultation -- Work with supervisors, engineers, operators, vendors, and service technicians to resolve issues, prioritize work, and provide technical expertise.
- Documentation Management -- Review, edit, develop, and interpret documents, drawings, and reports related to analytical systems and laboratory operations.
- Process Control Support -- Operate and troubleshoot computers, laboratory hardware, and process control software.
- Quality & Compliance -- Apply laboratory quality systems to meet accreditation requirements.
- General Duties -- Perform other related tasks as needed, including design decisions for lab equipment and facility systems.
- Travel & Scheduling -- Meet travel requirements and work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Physical Tasks -- Lift and move materials up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs occasionally; perform standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and other physical motions.