Lab Technician

Location: Conshohocken, PA

Type: 6 Month Contract to hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7AM-3:30PM

Pay Rate: $22/hour

Specialty Chemical Company is seeking a Lab Tech to join their team in support of material development and testing. Our client is open to recent graduates looking to gain industry experience!

• Perform catalytic testing and characterization of zeolites and other materials, such as temperature programmed techniques (adsorption, desorption and reduction), selective catalytic reduction, and other catalytic reactions for sustainability applications.
• Monitor chemical processes and characterize materials.
• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems and malfunctioning instruments.
• Prepare chemical solutions.
• Conduct, compile, and interpret results of chemical and physical experiments.
• Record data and observations in laboratory notebook and laboratory information system.
• Contribute to the overall site safety through established safety procedures, programs, and policies.
• Must be able to manage time effectively within a changing environment.
• Determine acceptability of results and propose relevant conclusions on all work.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge in general laboratory (chemical preferred) practice required.
• Ability to follow written procedures and improve upon existing procedures required.
• Ability to conduct experiments with high accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Ability to operate all equipment safely following SOPs/JSAs.
• Ability to conduct operations promoting safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries:
Staffing and Recruiting