Location: Westfield, MA
Company: Westfield Electroplating Company
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 $10.50 / week Family $25.20. / week Copayment $15.00 / visits Generic Prescriptions $25.00 Preferred Prescriptions $35.00 Non-Preferred Prescriptions $60.00 Dental Insurance Single $4.22 / week Family $12.00 / 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.
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