Position Title: Lab Technician I

Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Part-time, morning shift. We can have some flexibility depending on the candidate, but we are looking for someone to come in at approximately 6 or 7am and work for about 4-5 hours.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary

This is a part-time position.

This position is part of a team responsible for supporting the efforts of the research laboratory staff so they can function at high efficiency. This position has specific routine daily tasks and may receive general instructions additional tasks. Works under the supervision of the Laboratory Operations & Support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of our organization Quality System
• Responsible for the following daily routine tasks with some supervision:
• Handling and disposal of laboratory waste; including operation of autoclave.
• Maintaining laboratory stocks and supplies.
• Routine cleaning and organization of laboratory spaces.
• Decontamination of equipment for removal from controlled areas.
• Escorting/chaperoning of repair and maintenance technicians in controlled areas.
• Minor troubleshooting and routine maintenance of some equipment.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to maintain laboratory operation, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Biosafety Lab biohazard trash maintenance/emptying & autoclaving
• Stocking general lab supplies throughout many labs
• Lab prep – bleach bath refreshes, bleach bottle refreshes, sticky mat replacements
• Refreshing safety glasses bins (restocking, cleaning)
• Assisting the team w/ equipment and tool decontaminations, lab organizations & cleanings, safety inspections, freezer maintenance, lab chemical waste removal (with HSE team), etc.
• Assisting the team w/ special projects as needed.

Qualification & Experience

• This is an entry-level role. No previous experience is required.
• Some lab experience is preferred.
• Must be able to reliably maintain a routine part-time work schedule consisting of a shift first thing in the mornings each day of the week.
• Must be organized and take responsibility for identifying and resolving issues as they arise with the appropriate guidance from more senior personnel.
• General knowledge of computers and a working knowledge of Microsoft office products is desired.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Reliable
• Preference for someone with some lab experience in the past
• Someone that is a quick learner

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

Additional Information

• Duration of when we would need the Temp would be right now, through ~October of this year.

 
 
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: $ 17.00/hr.