What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab technician position at Signature Consultants?
Title : Laboratory Technician
Work Location : Muscatine, IA
Duration : 12 month Contract
Pay rate - $22-24 / hr
The shift time will be (SHIFT TIME - 10.30 PM - 7.30 AM)
Performs routine testing on all samples in the Analytical Services laboratory, providing analytical data for process control, quality control, process development, product development, and waste management. The laboratory operates 24 x 7. The shift and days off for the applicant have not been determined. All applicants for this position should be open to working any of the three lab shifts and any days of the week including overnights and weekends. Performs routine analytical testing on teams that work a variety of shifts that include working weekends and holidays. Requests additional work to increase team productivity. Prepares and analyzes numerous types of samples by a variety of physical and chemical analytical techniques using sophisticated analytical equipment. The instrumentation includes pH meters, densitometers, dissolved oxygen meters, conductivity meters, calorimeters, viscometers, rheometers, spectrophotometers, auto-titrators, ion chromatographs (IC), inductively coupled plasma spectrometers (ICP), laser particle size analyzers, gas chromatographs (GC), High Pressure Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC), titrators, densitometers, auto-claves, pipettors, platers, incubators, and ovens. Performs various microbiological tests including tests to determine spore counts and microbiological contamination. Understands and operates STARLiMS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Waters Empower laboratory data acquisition system, and other instrument-specific computer systems. Searches various databases for test methods, specifications, and standards to locate information required to complete analyses. Promptly and accurately records, calculates and reports analytical results. Maintains appropriate records to meet internal requirements as well as, ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001. Completes various daily instrument calibrations and inspections. Observes good safety and housekeeping practices. May serve as Safety Officer for the shift. Maintains laboratory supplies, prepares solutions, cleans glassware, disposes of solid / liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory. Trains others on waste management. Follow oral and written instructions. Reviews analytical data and various LIMS reports. Communicates and discusses any issues with other team members and supervision. Participates on continuous improvement sub-teams. Knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks. Also must know labeling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in : satellite accumulation areas, less than 90-day containers, and less than 90-day tanks. Initial RCRA hazardous waste training shall be completed within 6 months of starting job, and refresher training shall occur annually thereafter. This experience should include doing chemical analyses. Good oral and written communication skills. High attention to details and an ability to analyze outcomes against a standard. Ability to diagnose the typical instrument problems with little or no assistance and provide assistance to others. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory. Preferences : Understands basic HPLC and GC operation. 4-6 Years of Experience
The shift time will be 10 : 30PM - 6 : 30AM, first shift of the week will begin at 10 : 30PM Sunday night and last shift of the week will end at 6 : 30AM Friday morning. No education requirement but prior lab experience is preferred.. No education requirement but prior lab experience is preferred.
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https : / / dexian.com / to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $22 - $24
