Laboratory Technician Job Torrance area,California USA,Research/Development

Buyer Organization: Phenomenex

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for supporting an R&D team to develop new separation science products methods, and techniques, execute experimental part of a research project, and summarize and report data. It will also be responsible for providing analytical support, keeping instruments calibrated and in excellent working condition and performing simple maintenance tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executes sets of experiments according to existing protocols designed by supervisor and/or project lead

Provides synthetic support to develop safe, cost-effective and efficient technologies involving surface modification of silica and polymer particles

Supports scaling up efforts from small laboratory scale to pilot- and full manufacturing-scale

Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory equipment

Prepares solutions and mixtures of solvents with exact concentration

Performs physical and chemical testing of chromatographic sorbents, HPLC columns and sample preparation products with limited supervision

Documents, summarizes and reports experimental data. Maintains detailed, accurate, legible records of all experiments, and graphs all relevant trend data

Analyzes data and discusses next steps with supervisor

Performs routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, and requests and coordinates professional service if necessary

Maintains all instruments and equipment in excellent condition, keeps all work areas neat and clean, and follows all safety procedures without exception

Trains incoming technicians on routine testing and safety measures related to their assignments

Manages materials and workspace

Monitors inventory for materials and reagents

Maintains workspace clean and organized

Disposes of waste following procedures in place

Supports other research activities as requested by supervisor

Performs additional more complex work as requested

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related STEM field

Ability to carry out chemical experiments in a laboratory

Experience with operating laboratory tools and instruments such as analytical balance, pipettes, elemental analyzer, HPLC or GC.

Ensures all work is accurate and free of errors / defects

Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and positive attitude

Ability to satisfactorily perform routine tasks accurately and promptly, working independently

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and database applications

Must have knowledge of safety measures when working with hazardous chemicals

Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities in a fast-paced environment

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work individually and as a member of a team with minimum supervision

Start Time: 12:00 AM

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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