Lab Assistant

Aqua-Tech Laboratories is a NELAC accredited Environmental Laboratory providing water, wastewater, sludge, and soil analysis. We perform a comprehensive range of analysis including colorimetric, titrimetric, gravimetric, and instrumental analysis. Aqua-Tech Laboratories has been serving the environmental community for over 35 years and is an industry leader in quality assurance. We currently operate two facilities serving the State of Texas. We pride ourselves on employing a dedicated and diverse team of individuals.

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform general cleaning, labware cleaning, basic probe and balance analysis at our Austin, TX facility. We operate a fast-paced work environment that processes large volumes of sample analyses. Our training program provides the assistant with all the tools and techniques needed to meet State and National requirements.

We are seeking a candidate to work a routine 40 hour workweek scheduled from Wednesday-Sunday. Monday and Tuesday would be your days off.

Responsibilities:

• General cleaning and bottle/glassware washing.
• Prepare sampling bottles with preservative and labels.
• Perform a variety of procedures following company-specific standard operating procedures. This includes techniques using pipettes, balances, filtration apparatuses, burettes, electrodes and other basic techniques.
• Record data according to company guidelines while maintaining the upmost integrity and quality control.
• Maintain and calibrate sensitive equipment.
• Prepare standards and reagents to be used in sample analyses.
• Keep an orderly work environment.
• Follow safety guidelines when working with potentially dangerous samples and chemicals.
• Maintain awareness of deadlines and analysis holding times.
• Receive, track, properly store and maintain an inventory of environmental samples and supplies.
• Maintain client confidentiality.

Requirements:

• High commitment to data integrity and a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team and autonomously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. (especially Excel)
• Considerate of documentation etiquette in a shared online file environment.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended times.
• Ability to lift boxes or equipment that could weigh up to 30 pounds.
• Occasional, rotating weekend work.
• Complete a background check.

Preferred Experience:

• Environmental or Laboratory Technician experience.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are strongly encouraged as well as distancing.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location