Laboratory Technician

Shift: Monday-Friday7am/8am - 4pm-5pm start

• Must be clean shaved
• Able to pull 50 pounds

• Container Cleaning
• Safety is the most important.
• Being able to read a safety data sheet.

• The Research technician will be a part of the Team in Carlsbad supporting the experimental products program.
• The team works closely with the R&D, Production, Quality Control and Engineering teams.
• Emptying and inspecting chemical containers.
• Cleaning various containers, valves, and parts that have previous held chemicals.
• Support and help maintain a current chemical inventory.
• Maintain a clean and efficient lab environment by supporting 6S (continuous improvement).
• Equipment maintenance.
• Physical Attributes:
• Wearing full face air-purifying respirator, chemical resistant apron, and other PPE.
• Lifting to 50 pounds.
• Standing, sitting, or walking for up to 8 hours.
• Raising arms up to and possibly above 90-degree angle.

• High school Diploma or GED with 5+ years experience
• Associates Degree (Chemistry or related fields) with 1-3 years experience
• Bachelors (Chemistry or related science) with 1-year experience;
  Bachelors (Chemistry) with no experience.

• Prior chemistry lab experience handling organics materials, inorganic materials, acids and bases.
• Experience with safely handling and moving containers, potentially weighing up to 50 pounds, and removing chemical other material in the container.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets and technical drawings.
• A very strong emphasis and focus on safety, attention to detail, and quality.
• Experience in working in a glovebox, chemical fume hoods, and acid sinks.