Laboratory Technician II

Job Title: Laboratory Technician II
Pay Rate: 21/hr
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Area Code: 661
Zip Code: 93304
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #Bakersfieldjobs; #LaboratoryTechnicianJobs;

Benefits:
On the job training, with cross training for other skilled positions and opportunities for advancement. The aerospace business is growing and we are continually training and promoting up from within.
*Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement savings options, tuition reimbursement, performance increases and career advancement. Award winning team with exceptional work environment. Cafeteria subsidized for low cost meals on site.
*Six Paid Statutory Holidays after 90 days probationary period.
*One Week Paid Vacation Bonus after six months / 1960 regular hours.
*Weekly pay by direct deposit.
*Performance Reviews (and compensation reviews)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

* Assists in obtaining supplies and calibrating equipment;
* Analyzing production samples and raw material samples for physical and chemical characteristics;
* Investigates quality and production issues including customer complaints per supervisor requests;
* Prepare samples for internal and external customers as requested;
* Maintains quality production records in a timely manner;
* Ensure adherence to appropriate government regulations and company procedures;
* Any ad-hoc task or project assigned by management; quality or production related;

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
* High School or GED desired;
* Two (2) years" Manufacturing or Lab experience, a plus;
* Demonstrated high level of computer experience;
* Demonstrated good communication skills;
* Valid Drivers" License;

Computer Skills:
* Ability and knowledge in Microsoft office applications (word, excel, and power point);
* Ability and knowledge in LIMS Software;

Integrity:
* Job requires honesty and being ethical;

Attention to Detail:
* Ability to pay close attention to detail for accuracy and thoroughness in completing work;
* Ability to keep privileged information confidential;

Cooperation:
* Job requires being cordial with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, fair attitude;

Initiative:
* Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges;

Stress Tolerance:
* Ability to change gears fast and often;

Adaptability/Flexibility:
* Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace;

Language Ability:
* Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos;
* Ability to compose correspondence that is understandable;

Reasoning Ability:
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud in the plant;

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision;
* Regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear;
* Frequently required to walk and occasionally climb stairs;
* Occasionally required to squat, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, scoop;
* Local travel required.
Shift start time: 7:00 am, subject to change in the summer time to 6:00 am

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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