Position Title: Lab Technician I
Work Location: Naperville, IL 60563
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangement: Not specified

Position Summary:

• The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
• Performs water treatment testing, water sample analysis, and chemical evaluations
• Make chemical formulations and perform testing under guidance
• Assist in establishing testing methods and setting up testing equipment
• Maintaining and working with various lab equipment ensuring accuracy, safety, and clean conditions
• Maintaining record of all procedures and results
• Work and collaborate with researchers on their projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification & Experience:

• Education/Years of Experience Requirement: A.S with 2 year experience in science/engineering; or B.S. degrees in chemistry, biology, environmental science, materials science, engineering or related field.
• Education Preferred: B.S. with some experience in Wet chemistry lab, preferably 1+ years’ experience with chemicals

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently in wet chemistry labs
• Ability to manage time and multi-task
• Data analysis and interpretation in MS Excel
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Water/Wastewater Treatment
• Experience with chemical formulation
• Experience in laboratory testing
• Ability to design experiments
• PowerPoint presentation skills

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
• Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 22.76/hr.