Laboratory Assistant

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***Must be currently enrolled/attending an accredited post-secondary institution studying Chemistry, Microbiology, or a closely-related field.***

Part-time: Shifts include the following:

• Candidates must maintain availability to work 15 hours per week.
• Candidates must be available to work 4 hour shifts.
• Availability for morning shifts starting at 7:00am is .

Position Definition: 

• The position will perform important tasks related to: basic standardized water quality testing and calculations; laboratory quality assurance and quality control; basic laboratory safety and housekeeping protocols.

Essential Functions: 

• The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.
• Assisting laboratory technicians with physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of water.
• Collecting and preserving plant samples; preparing chemical solutions, reagents and bacteriological media.
• Performing laboratory housekeeping.
• Entering data into word processing and spreadsheet documents.
• Maintaining logs, filing and organizing.
• Being detail oriented.
• Communicating effectively with staff, vendors and public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma or certified equivalent (GED).
• Be currently enrolled/attending an accredited post-secondary institution studying Chemistry, Microbiology, or a closely-related field.
• Be available to work 15-20 hours per week during the year for the duration of the .
• Possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

Ability to:

• Deal well with an odorous environment and handling malodorous samples.
• Remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Perform basic math calculations.
• Use modern computer software applications.
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Lift and carry sampling equipment safely.
• Perform repetitive motions for an extended period of time.

Conditions of Work:

• During the course of performing the functions of this position, the employee may encounter the following conditions:
• Working indoors and/or outdoors, temperature changes, dust, fumes/smoke/gases, chemicals, noise, computer monitor use, blood borne pathogens, solvents, odors or noxious fumes, working alone or with other individuals.

The hiring range for this position is $20 to $22 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , or expression, , , genetics, , , , veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.