Lab Technician

Location: Meriden, CT
Pay Rate: $33.00 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lab Technician to support research, development, application engineering, and quality-control activities. The technician will perform chemical, biological, physical, and mechanical analyses and testing while compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting results.

This position works with moderate direction and requires someone who can identify issues independently while knowing when to seek assistance with resolution. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a laboratory or technical environment, follows established procedures, and can contribute effectively on a self-directed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, biological, physical, and mechanical analyses and laboratory testing.

• Support research, development, application engineering, and quality-control processes.

• Follow established laboratory procedures, testing methods, and safety protocols.

• Compile, analyze, interpret, and accurately document laboratory results.

• Identify testing issues and communicate them appropriately for resolution.

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment as required.

• Support experiments involving chemical usage, filtration, water treatment, and laboratory analysis.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.

• Work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and laboratory teams.

• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality, accuracy, and established timelines.

• Communicate test results, observations, and technical information clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a laboratory or technical environment.

• Chemistry laboratory experience or coursework in microbiology is highly desirable.

• Experience with industrial filtration, water filtration, water treatment, or water analysis is preferred.

• Experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is a plus.

• Experience with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) is a plus.

• Experience with Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzers is beneficial.

• General knowledge of chemical handling, laboratory safety, and proper chemical usage.

• Strong mechanical and chemical aptitude.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.

• Computer proficiency and accurate laboratory documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently with moderate direction and contribute effectively as part of a team.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Additional coursework or technical training in chemistry, microbiology, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, fluid dynamics, or thermodynamics is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically minded laboratory professional who can follow established procedures while exercising good judgment and initiative. Experience with chemistry, microbiology, filtration, water treatment, or specialized laboratory instrumentation will be highly valuable in this role.

Pay Details: $33.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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