What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at ElevaIT Solutions?
Job Posting Title: Lab Technician
Pay Range: $20-$22 (manager will determine based on experience)
Shift Hours: 8am-4pm or 7am - 3pm.
Site Address: Henrico, VA 23231
Contract: 3 months
TOP REQUIREMENTS
1. Able to operate/calibrate lab equipment
2. Basic Computer Skills esp. with Excel
3. Strong teamwork and communication and report writing skills
4. technical background. Lab testing experience is a plus, especially if it leans more toward machine and equipment testing rather than clinical or medical testing
The Opportunity:
As an R&D Technician, you’ll support innovation and customer projects aligned with strategic goals. Reporting to the Lab Manager, you’ll perform both qualitative and quantitative testing. Initial training will be under direct supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative lab tests
• Learn and apply new testing methods to support materials science innovation
• Use spreadsheets to compile and analyze data
• Share findings with project requesters
• Collaborate with team members on larger projects
• Safely operate and calibrate lab equipment under supervision
Qualifications
• High School diploma required; Associate degree or technical training preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in lab testing or manufacturing
• Experience in paper and packaging industry is a plus
• Familiarity with papermaking and paperboard products preferred
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• High degree of mechanical aptitude and technical curiosity
• Comfortable working in lab, pilot plant, and production settings
• Basic computer skills, especially with spreadsheets
• Able to lift and carry samples up to 50 lbs.
ElevaIT is a certified and values driven Service-Disabled Veteran owned global staffing and IT professional services firm serving Fortune 1000 clients with customized and scalable workforce solutions. Leveraging talent intelligence analytics, our scalable recruiting platform puts diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at the forefront of everything we do.
Salary : $20 - $22