Laboratory Technician - Houston

Overview

Primary Objective:

The Laboratory Technician 1 will be responsible for ensuring that timely and quality results are produced.

Responsibilities

 Position Duties and Scope:

• Ensure that all tasks are performed within both the time restraints and the relevant analysis standards.
• Highlight anomalies in results and sample type and sample behavior from running basic tests.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment as required.
• Perform calculations as required when conducting analytical preparations.
• Prepare and extract samples for analysis
• Control consumable stock required for the tasks performed.
• Perform basic laboratory tasks including sampling handling, glassware handling, sample testing, and housekeeping
• Create and maintain standards and reagents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED is required.
• Associates Degree is preferred.
• 0–3 years of laboratory experience is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to initiate corrective action without prompting and assist co-workers whenever necessary in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively perform duties under pressures arising from large sample volumes and short turn-around times.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use (or learn to use) Laboratory Information Management System.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Occupational Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow all company operating procedures, standards, policies, and training to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site.
• Play an active role in the ALS safety program by correcting or reporting unsafe acts and conditions that are observed during day to day operations to create a zero-injury work environment.
• Participate in and support HSE initiatives, as required by ALS leadership.
• Understand and use HSE precautions (such as but not limited to fume hoods and PPE) while working with chemicals and samples of unknown hazard

We would like to thank everyone for their interest in ALS Environmental but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

“ALS Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society

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