PLS Entry-Level Lab Tech

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing support to Scientists in maintaining all aspects of the lab, including knowledge of fundamental lab support policies, programs and practices while completing appropriate forms, documents, and databases. May include various forms of samples, such as environmental, biological, chemical, and related areas.

• Process items in the shipping and receiving area to ensure proper disposition.
• Assist in the cleaning of laboratory glassware as needed.
• Maintain the general laboratory and facility supplies inventory for the site.
• Picks up, transports, and maintains samples, documents, materials, and other items as needed.
• Completes and processes documents, databases, and related materials and information according to established procedures.
• Provides fundamental support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding lab support policies, programs, and practices.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Associate's degree or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting is preferred.

• Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of lab support.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Understanding of the daily administration of lab support programs, policies, and procedures.
• Fundamental methods to resolve lab support or technical problems, questions, and concerns.
• Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and procedures on sample maintenance.
• Computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and systems related to the work.
• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Performing fundamental lab support duties in assigned areas.
• Serving as a team member working with coworkers.
• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related information.
• Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab and sample…