Lab Technician

Job Description

Chemist

The main function of a chemist is to conduct chemical and physical property laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials. The chemist will work in an experimental lab on research and development projects including hands‑on wet bench chemistry, chemical handling, preparation of solutions/dilutions as well as routine analytical characterization and data analysis.

• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, titration, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy.
• Conduct chemical and physical property laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas or create experimental formulas.
• Maintain, calibrate, operate, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.
• Inventory materials to maintain supplies.
• Properly and safely handle, label, and dispose of chemical samples.

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Detail‑oriented scientist able to work as part of an effective team.
• Basic knowledge of safe chemical handling, chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the processes and transformations that they undergo.
• Basic knowledge of wet chemistry techniques: measuring, mixing, calculations, titrations, density, viscosity, dilution, etc.
• Candidates will be trained on atomic absorption (AA) spectrometer. If the candidate has used this instrumentation prior, that would be a plus.
• Candidate may receive training in microbiology laboratory techniques.
• Basic software skills including MS Office programs and Teams; additional software/digital application training will be provided as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry required.
• 0-2 years of experience required.

EEO Employer

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Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.