Lab Associate Jobs in Kissimmee, FL (NOW HIRING)

General Description Laboratory Technician II: $ 20.46 - $25.57 Senior Laboratory Technician $21.90 - $27.36 The purpose of this position is to aid laboratory staff with sample custody and clerical activities. This is accomplished by logging samples; inputting data into computer systems; maintaining files; disposing of samples; preparing sample bottles kits; managing paperwork and maintaining inventory. Other duties include ordering supplies; and performing all sample custodial duties

Essential Functions Laboratory Technician II: Provides administrative and clerical support by answering inquires; replying to e-mails; managing files; communicating with internal and external customers; and maintaining inventory for activities in the sample receiving section. Verify completion of the Chain of Custody, verify holding times of the samples, take sample temperatures and pH and log samples in LIMS. Place orders, keep track of orders, receive orders, download Safety Data Sheets, Certificate of Analysis and log the supplies in LIMS.

Sample disposal and sample kit preparation. Prepare coolers to be sent out with appropriate paperwork, schedule pick-up times. Take the temperature of various incubators and refrigerators throughout the lab twice a day.

Assist chemist with sample testing. All other duties as assigned. Senior Lab Tech: Provides administrative and clerical support by answering inquires; replying to e-mails; managing files; communicating with internal and external customers; and maintaining inventory for activities in the sample receiving section and the laboratory.

Verify completion of the Chain of Custody, verify holding times of the samples, take sample temperatures and pH and log samples in LIMS. Place orders, keep track of orders, receive orders, download Safety Data Sheets, Certificate of Analysis and log the supplies in LIMS.Review invoices and purchase records; upload and maintain receipt documentation. Prepare coolers to be sent out with appropriate paperwork, schedule pick-up times

Take the temperature of various incubators and refrigerators throughout the lab twice a day. Sample testing for turbidity and conductivity Assist Scientist II with sample prep Laboratory Safety Checks Manage preventive maintenance scheduling and track service appointments. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Laboratory Technician II: A minimum of an associate's degree in science, biology or environmental science. Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. Previous relevant work experience is preferred but not required.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License. Senior Lab Tech: Two years of relevant expereince An associate's degree in science, biology, or environmental science. Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel, and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including, heat, cold, dry, wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or congested area.

Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.