Sample Preparation Technician

ALS is one of the world’s largest and most diversified testing and technical services providers,  with sites strategically located in more than 350 locations, in 55 countries, and on six continents  providing accurate and timely services to clients in the life sciences, food, pharmaceutical and minerals market sectors, with employees located in multiple sites across the USA. Our corporate headquarters is in Brisbane, Australia however we have a Global Operations (Corporate) center in Houston, Texas.  

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued.

About the role 

Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician (P2) will work with client samples and prepare them for analysis in our labs. 

• Ringing, sieving (including International Soils), crushing, splitting under direct supervision

• Loading and unloading drying ovens under supervision

• Maintain own production logs;

• General cleaning duties for basic lab cleanliness;

• May assists with layout duties/tasks

• Handling compositing, screen metallics, special handling requests, etc.;

• Inspecting equipment and inform senior employee if adjustment is required;

• analytical quality

• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned.

About you 

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Good organizational skills

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Basic alpha/numeric comprehension

• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal).

Required Qualifications

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

• Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment

• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs; sometimes continuously (occasionally lifting may exceed 50lbs and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment)

• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities

• Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment.

ALS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) and Roth contributions with a company match after 6 months of employment
• Paid Time Off, Vacation
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Other: Ancillary benefits

We would like to thank everyone for their interest in ALS but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

"ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society"

ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

EOE AA Minority, Female, Veteran, Individuals with Disabilities 

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