LAB TECHNICIAN

Competitive and negotiable pay, commensurate with experience. Per diem position.

About the role

The Lab Technician will perform routine laboratory analysis that their degree of training permits. They will be available for any special projects in the laboratory as required and are responsible for keeping their workspace clean and orderly.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour on-call service during duty week
• Drive a half-ton truck to job sites and field districts
• Maintain a Class “C” driver’s license
• Load and unload cylinders in pelican cases weighing up to approximately 70 lbs
• Load and unload lab equipment weighing up to 70 lbs
• Complete job sheets, pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, and JSA forms
• Explain job procedures and sampling methods to customers
• Be familiar with lab and field procedures
• Conduct lab analysis at benchtop during an 8-hour day
• Knowledgeable of lab instruments applications, maintenance, repair, and calibrations
• Process reports utilizing different software
• Work in all types of weather conditions (e.g., extreme heat, cold, and high humidity) for extended periods
• Work in toxic environments (e.g., Hydrogen Sulfide Gas) while wearing a self-contained full-face sealed breathing apparatus weighing approximately 30 lbs
• Climb stairs on oil storage tanks while wearing a self-contained full-face sealed breathing apparatus weighing approximately 30 lbs
• Work in district labs
• Lodge overnight as required
• Attend required safety training courses
• Familiarize and comply with FESCO, Ltd. employee handbook policies and safety rules and regulations
• Drag (remove) an employee out of harm’s way in case of an emergency
• Be mobile in the event of an emergency

Schedule

• 10-hour shift
• 12-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance