Laboratory Technician II - BSK Associates

BSK Associates is seeking an energetic and hardworking Laboratory Technician II out of the Bakersfield Analytical Laboratory. Celebrating more than 55 years, we are employee-owned -- and it shows. According to our engagement surveys over the years, more than 81% of BSK employees say this is a GREAT place to work. What makes us so special? Our very friendly environment where you will feel welcome, have the tools to do your job and be able to be yourself. Management that trusts you to do your job well, is approachable and knows that safety and life/work balance are more than words. An organization that revolves around our values of safety, teamwork, employee development, accountability, quality service, professionalism and proactivity. You will be living these values every day. If you have the qualifications described in this job description and are excited about joining our team, attach your resume.

Salary Range: $17.50-$22.50 per hour 

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8 hour shifts 

The Lab Technician II supports the analyst in providing more advanced sample preparation services, and assistance in analyses set-up or calculations. They may also perform more advanced designated analyses using well-defined standards and procedures.
• Prepares samples for designated analyses.
• Prioritizes sample and prep analysis by hold times and due dates.
• Checks the work log and schedules daily work in keeping with the overall lab schedules and sample holding times.
• Obtains the sample from sample receiving department.
• Prepares samples according to standard operational procedure.
• Confers with supervisor or the responsible analyst of any problem.
• Records weight/volume of samples, dilutions and spiked sample preparation in into LIMS.
• Verifies the data entered in to LIMS and batch sheets is accurate.
• Conducts designated analyses.
• Prepares standards.
• Performs analyses according to standards procedures.
• Reviews data to check that results meets qualify control requirements and submits data and results.
• Reports quality control data and sample results.
• Miscellaneous laboratory equipment operation.
• Sees that there is sufficient supply of consumable inventory. When necessary, submits request for reorder to supervisor 
for approval.
• Makes entries in the log books/LIMS when applicable
• Maintains a clean and organized bench space
• Serves as mentor to Technician I

• Two (2) years college chemistry or related science and three (3) years related experience. 

• PC skills required, preferably MS Office applications. 

• Detail oriented with strengths in multi-tasking and following a prescriptive set of instructions.