What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Maine Laboratories LLC?
Job Title: Lab Technician
About Maine Laboratories:
Maine Laboratories is a startup analytical testing laboratory located in Norridgewock ME with a primary focus on PFAS testing. Our company was founded to help fill a gap in PFAS testing for the state of Maine supporting individuals, farmers, businesses and municipal water systems that need drinking water, well water and soil testing.
Job Summary: You will be joining an exciting new small business. Your primary focus will be running PFAS testing using our Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spec (LCMS) among other equipment. Your attention to detail, documentation, data integrity and positive attitude will make this position a great fit.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Build and ship testing kits
- Accept samples and run PFAS sample prep following established protocols
- Analyze PFAS testing results
- Build customer reports and email results to customers
- Inventory materials regularly
- Facilitate onsite field sampling
- Answer customer questions as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, biological sciences, physical sciences, engineering or a related field OR associates degree with two years analytical laboratory experience.
Salary and Benefits:
- Flexible hours
- Pro-rated 10 days vacation first year with increasing vacation time for longer tenure
- Access to retirement plan and health benefits
- Paid holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22