Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Apex Systems is looking for entry level Lab Technicians to join our client who specializes in metal production and recycling. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with a degree in a scientific discipline with lab experience in either a professional or academic setting. This position is located in Dallas, TX.

Work under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager performing standard and complex laboratory procedures. Maintain accurate and timely record of test results; apply standard quality control procedures to assure accuracy of test results; operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment; maintain supply inventory; collect data; organize and centralize files and records; and prepare solutions, reagents, media or stains for prescribed tests. Exhibit individual initiative, work independently; be technically proficient and accurate; effectively communicate in both written reports and presentations; initiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures; and possess attention to detail.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform chemical analysis on a variety of environmental sample types through wet chemical techniques or by using lab instrumentation
• Be familiar with operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of a variety of analytical instrumentation
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Prepare reagents and standards
• Maintain organization and housekeeping with the laboratory
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports for internal and external customers
• Assist in improving
• Perform daily building checklists, maintenance and housekeeping
• Assist the management of quality, audit and other external assessments
• Take overall responsibility for health and safety in own areas of responsibility
• Ensure that appropriate risk management processes are operational
• Other duties as assigned.

Pre-hire requirements:

• Bachelors degree in the Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) or Engineering or equivalent in education and experience.
• 0 to 2 years of laboratory experience.

Post-hire training requirements:

• Environmental training applicable to the job
• Safety training for applicable equipment
• Job instructional training
• Quality system familiarization
• OHSAS 18001 familiarization, hazards and risks

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