Laboratory Technician

Job Title: (Laboratory Technician)
 
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
 
Job Description

***The location is at the West Point VA papermill ***
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Job Summary:
Safety and communication are the highest priorities in this job. Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, monitors experiments, makes observations, calculates and records results, and often develops conclusions. Individual is familiar with basic scientific principles and has had some laboratory experience. Can follow written direction and maintain a laboratory notebook. Has good communication skills and is computer literate. A degree and OSHA knowledge may be required.
As a temporary lab technician, you will be a part of a team that maintains a specialty chemical sales account across a large papermill. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with all regulations
Collecting water and process samples from an industrial environment
Testing in a laboratory and industrial environments
Reporting results
Review daily and weekly tasks with the sales team
Must maintain lab and instrumentation in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment
Qualifications
High school degree, Associates degree preferred
One year lab experience
Must have basic lab experience including dilutions, weighing chemicals, and understand proper chemical handling
Must have pipette experience
Must be able to work independently and manage time effectively
Must be detail oriented
Must be comfortable with computer software
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Must be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Must have a demonstrated ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals, including customers
Ability to work in an industrial environment: exposure to heat/cold, industrial noise, etc.
Must live within 45 minutes of West Point VA
dependent on experience and qualifications
Location: (West Point,VA)
 
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
 
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
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