Entry level computer serp_jobs.h1.location_city

Laboratory Technician- Entry Level

The Laboratory Technician procures samples from areas throughout the plant, prepares samples for physical testing and / or chemical analysis, conducts all physical testing and analysis, and operates any process control equipment systems used during performance of the regular quality control function.

At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources : our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits and maintains safe work and environmental compliance practices while performing tasks
• Procures required samples from plant or quarry locations, transports the samples to the laboratory and prepares the samples for analytical or physical testing
• Analyzes a wide range of materials, calculates required information and records findings of information using data processing systems
• Prepares standard solutions for use in chemical analysis and conducts plant control tests
• Sets-up and performs designated tests throughout the plant as necessary
• Conducts sieve analysis and other designated procedures on raw or other process-related materials
• Makes routine calculations necessary to perform duties including computations using standardized algebraic formulas
• Manually records test results
• Observes general Laboratory safety rules, uses appropriate procedures and safety equipment when handling chemicals
• Advises management as to test results which effect operational parameters and necessary corrections to operations
• Keeps equipment in laboratory clean and in orderly conditions; performs clean-up duties in all areas of the plant
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma / GED

Requirements / Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, and background check. FMCSA regulated and Safety Sensitive positions require on-going drug and alcohol testing.