Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

Primary Responsibilities:

Optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.
Responsible for handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager.
Receive, label and analyze samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)
Design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
Organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions
Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Education:

Degree in related discipline (Chemistry, Biology, etc.) and/or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances
Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required

Must Have: