Laboratory Technician

Description

Laboratory Technician
Westfield Electroplating Company, Inc. – Westfield, MA

Currently, WEPCO is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform various laboratory tasks related to ongoing maintenance and analysis of our plating solutions within our Quality Control Department.

Responsibilities include chemical solution analysis while maintaining and troubleshooting plating baths, preparing testing reagents, detailed record keeping/documentation, overseeing and calibrating standard lab equipment and overall department maintenance while adhering to strict safety procedures required for hazardous chemicals.

The Laboratory Technician works in a team-oriented environment alongside Chemists, Lab Material Handlers and Production Personnel.
The qualified applicant should have at least an Associate Degree in Chemistry or other physical science and basic laboratory experience, however previous electroplating experience is not required, and training will be provided.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, work independently with without constant supervision, possess good oral and written communication skills, excellent math skills, PC computer skills, along with a strong desire to learn. Applicants must be comfortable working with around chemicals, stand for long periods of time, function within a noisy environment with frequent interruptions, work flexible hours and be able to adjust their work schedule to meet the department’s workload. Alternating Saturdays may be required.

Skills/ Requirements:

Be able to effectively use standard laboratory equipment such as: balance, meters, pumps, stir plates, funnels, beakers, flasks, pipets, burets, heating plates, fume hoods.
Keep detailed, organized records and complete required documentation for the associated tests
Execute Laboratory Testing Procedures that he/she uses regularly
Select and prepare/calibrate appropriate equipment and/or instrumentation
Prepare testing reagents (standards, etc.) as needed
Maintain a clean work area as well as understand and execute proper dispose of wastes
Perform responsibilities thoroughly and on time
Properly label chemicals and reagents with all needed quality documentation

Essential and Critical Skills:

PC operation and Windows-based programs
Understanding of chemistry and math on a fundamental level
Analytical laboratory skills (such as weighing and pipetting)
Time management
Initiative and attention to detail
Verbal and written communication skills

Pay Rate and Benefits:

Depend on experience.
Health Insurance Single $8.40 / week Family $20.24. / week Copayment $10.00 / visits Generic Prescriptions $10.00 Preferred Prescriptions $25.00 Non-Preferred Prescriptions $45.00

Dental Insurance
Single $3.58 / week Family $10.17 / week

Additional Benefits:

401K
Vacation Time
Personal Time Off (56 Hours a year!)
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Cell phone discount (Verizon/AT&T)
Coffee Daily

Important Notes:

Education: Associates Degree in chemistry or any other related physical sciences, or experience in related field is a plus.
Any Waste Water Licensing is a plus.

WEPCO is an equal opportunity employer EEOC – M/F/D/V EEO.

***Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical.****

Job Type: Full-time