Lab Technician

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

MOSES LAKE, WA 98837
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
None
We value:
Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service, Sustainability

Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm, onsite Moses Lake, WA

• Prepare laboratory solutions, reagents, eluents, and standards in a timely manner and according to department procedure and quality standards
• Perform proper and accurate record entry of laboratory solutions, reagents, eluents, and standards following established instructions and procedures
• Maintain laboratory environment in a clean and organized manner following strict laboratory chemical hygiene standards (following Lean 5S methodology) including emptying of trash, sweeping & mopping floors, and cleaning of glassware
• Follow established safety protocols
• Maintain a willingness to follow guidance and training from certified lab staff
• Handle and dispose of laboratory waste following all safety protocols
• Communicate effectively with other team members to ensure effective laboratory operations
• Other duties as assigned to promote a high functioning team

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Ability to read, understand, and apply information in Safety Data Sheets to ensure safe handling and use of chemicals and laboratory apparatus
• Computer literacy including ability to use software with working knowledge of computers and MS Office software
• Regular and punctual attendance is expected to accomplish the critical mission of the department and organization
• Perform necessary tasks and work hours needed to accomplish department and company goals
• Work as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contribute to team development and effective team dynamics
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out assignments as instructed and with attention to detail and accuracy and in a timely manner
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, in English
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Maintain a high level of integrity at all times while being courteous, tactful, and cooperative with co-workers, management, and customers both internal and external
  • Respond positively and effectively to rapidly changing priorities and departmental needs
  • Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously to meet established deadlines

Summary pay range: $22.00 to $25.00/hour

• Generous PTO:
  Your off time is important
• Medical/Dental/Vision:
  Majority of premiums paid by MLI. Includes virtual medical and mental health options
• Additional Health Coverage: FSA and HSA available. Voluntary insurance options include life and AD&D, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Earn More:
  
  We offer a generous discretionary bonus program in addition to salary/wage
• 401(k) Savings Plan:
  Jump start your retirement with MLI’s employer matching contributions
• Company-Paid Benefits:
  Long-Term Disability Insurance, EAP, Fitness Club Membership Program, & Education Assistance Program. Relocation Assistance available
• Additional Benefits:
  We provide position-based clothing, travel expenses, training and additional materials needed on a case-by-case basis

Duties are generally performed indoors in an office/lab and high purity manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employees will work in a covered Process Safety Management (PSM) environment containing threshold quantities of flammable liquids and/or gasses that have a potential for fire or explosion. Employees working in this environment are required to be free from devices that are not considered intrinsically safe.

Examples of devices that may not be intrinsically safe include Insulin Pumps, Pacemakers, Pain Management devices, etc. The employee may work in the presence of fumes or airborne particles, hot, toxic, or corrosive chemicals, water, liquids, and electrical equipment. When working in the presence of safety hazards, the employee is expected to follow company safety rules and use proper personal protective equipment such as: respirator, hardhat, protective clothing, safety glasses, safety footwear, and full leather shoes, etc.

Moses Lake Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.