Lab Technician I

Job Description:

Shift and Location:

• 1st Shift - Flexible start time, as early as 7:00 AM, working an 8-hour shift
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety glasses, lab coat, and safety shoes provided by Xylem
  
  

Position Overview:

The Laboratory Technician performs a variety of tasks under the supervision of a Scientist or Researcher. This role involves executing standard laboratory procedures, adapting processes to support specific projects, and collaborating with maintenance staff to ensure smooth operation of equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory analyses using established methods and adapt processes as needed.
• Plan and execute tasks according to production or test schedules.
• Collaborate with maintenance personnel on equipment repairs and modifications.
• Conduct specific projects under the guidance of technical specialists (e.g., chemists).
• Record data, observations, and conclusions from experiments and tests.
• Operate conventional and computerized laboratory equipment in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of samples.
• Set up, readjust, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
  
  

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry)
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  
  

Experience and Skills Required:

• 0-3 years of laboratory experience
• Capable of performing routine tasks and willing to be trained in basic ion exchange technologies
• Strong inductive and deductive reasoning skills
• Ability to recognize and report problems
• Self-starter able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Constant ability to sit, stand, hear, and see
• Frequent ability to walk, write, and type
• Occasional ability to bend, carry, push, pull, reach, and use stairs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• May work in environments exposed to dust, dirt, and varying temperatures
  
  

$ 22.00

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