What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Cliff Berry Inc?
Part-Time (Temporary/Seasonal) Lab Technician
Location: Miami Plant
Are you looking for an opportunity to join an established and stable industry leader that is rapidly growing and where employees are our number one asset? Do you want a role where your contributions support important environmental operations and compliance? If so, we are looking for you!
Cliff Berry, Inc. has an exceptional part-time (temporary/seasonal) opportunity for a qualified Lab Technician at our Miami plant.
The Lab Technician will support laboratory operations by preparing chemical solutions, conducting wet chemistry testing on incoming waste and finished products, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance and regulatory requirements. This position provides critical support to maintain plant quality standards while gaining valuable industry experience.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Follow all health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring safety is the number one priority.
- Collect, analyze, and record data on incoming and outgoing products, water, and waste streams.
- Perform sampling and testing per ASTM standards.
- Accurately maintain records, logs, and compliance documentation.
- Enter analytical data into SAP and maintain trackers for incoming loads.
- Assist in ordering and organizing laboratory supplies.
- Calibrate, maintain, and perform basic preventive maintenance on lab equipment.
- Interpret test results, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Safely handle and store chemicals, reagents, and solutions while maintaining inventory.
- Support R&D testing and evaluation as directed by the Lab Manager.
- Perform additional laboratory duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Science with a concentration in Chemistry or Biology and 1 year of wet-lab experience; or
- Associate degree in Chemistry or Biology with at least 2 years of QA/QC laboratory experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior environmental industry experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Competencies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated with strong follow-up skills.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift 20 pounds consistently.
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for up to 4 hours at a time.
- Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work Environment
This position requires working in a laboratory and plant environment with possible exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, and both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. Compliance with all company, federal, state, and local safety regulations is mandatory.
Cliff Berry, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
