Laboratory Assistant
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Located in Sun Valley, CA
Salary: $25.00
position Summary
The Laboratory Assistant supports the Lab Manager / Chemist by carrying out daily laboratory, chemical, and environmental tasks essential to plating operations. This role involves hands-on work with chemical preparation, wastewater treatment, and plating bath monitoring, while ensuring safety, compliance, and accurate documentation. The Laboratory Assistant is a key contributor to maintaining consistent quality and smooth production flow.
The pay depends on experience but offering $25.00 per hour, Monday through Friday. After training, hours will be 6:00-2:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
Chemical Preparation & Handling
- Assist in preparing and mixing chemical solutions and plating tank makeups.
- Follow precise measurement requirements to ensure accuracy.
- Safely handle, label, and store chemicals in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Wastewater Treatment & Environmental Compliance
- Operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems to ensure proper discharge and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Perform routine checks and adjustments to maintain optimal system performance.
- Record and report results from wastewater monitoring.
Laboratory & Quality Support
- Support laboratory chemists in performing routine chemical analyses and plating bath tests.
- Help maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
- Assist Quality Assurance in addressing deviations and verifying compliance with specifications.
Process Monitoring
- Monitor plating bath parameters and report abnormalities.
- Support troubleshooting efforts to resolve chemical or plating process issues.
- Communicate findings to the Lab Manager and production team.
Material Handling
- Safely operate a forklift to unload, move, and stage chemicals.
- Follow established procedures for receiving, transporting, and storing chemical containers.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of chemical usage, bath adjustments, wastewater treatments, and lab test results.
- Assist in generating reports required for compliance, audits, and process reviews.
Safety & Compliance
- Consistently follow all safety protocols for chemical handling, forklift operation, and laboratory practices.
- Participate in regular safety training and contribute to a safe work environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in chemistry, environmental science, or related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of laboratory or chemical handling experience is a plus (plating/metal finishing experience preferred).
- Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment (training provided if not certified).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and willingness to learn.
- Must be comfortable working around chemicals and adhering to strict safety protocols.
Core Competencies
- Dependability and consistency in following procedures.
- Strong communication and teamwork.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
Express Office: Van Nuys
7241 Lankershim Boulevard
Suite A
North Hollywood, CA 91605
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Laboratory Assistant
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Located in Sun Valley, CA
Salary: $25.00
Position Summary
The Laboratory Assistant supports the Lab Manager / Chemist by carrying out daily laboratory, chemical, and environmental tasks essential to plating operations. This role involves hands-on work with chemical preparation, wastewater treatment, and plating bath monitoring, while ensuring safety, compliance, and accurate documentation. The Laboratory Assistant is a key contributor to maintaining consistent quality and smooth production flow.
The pay depends on experience but offering $25.00 per hour, Monday through Friday. After training, hours will be 6:00-2:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
Chemical Preparation & Handling
- Assist in preparing and mixing chemical solutions and plating tank makeups.
- Follow precise measurement requirements to ensure accuracy.
- Safely handle, label, and store chemicals in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Wastewater Treatment & Environmental Compliance
- Operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems to ensure proper discharge and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Perform routine checks and adjustments to maintain optimal system performance.
- Record and report results from wastewater monitoring.
Laboratory & Quality Support
- Support laboratory chemists in performing routine chemical analyses and plating bath tests.
- Help maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
- Assist Quality Assurance in addressing deviations and verifying compliance with specifications.
Process Monitoring
- Monitor plating bath parameters and report abnormalities.
- Support troubleshooting efforts to resolve chemical or plating process issues.
- Communicate findings to the Lab Manager and production team.
Material Handling
- Safely operate a forklift to unload, move, and stage chemicals.
- Follow established procedures for receiving, transporting, and storing chemical containers.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of chemical usage, bath adjustments, wastewater treatments, and lab test results.
- Assist in generating reports required for compliance, audits, and process reviews.
Safety & Compliance
- Consistently follow all safety protocols for chemical handling, forklift operation, and laboratory practices.
- Participate in regular safety training and contribute to a safe work environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in chemistry, environmental science, or related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of laboratory or chemical handling experience is a plus (plating/metal finishing experience preferred).
- Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment (training provided if not certified).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and willingness to learn.
- Must be comfortable working around chemicals and adhering to strict safety protocols.
Core Competencies
- Dependability and consistency in following procedures.
- Strong communication and teamwork.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
Express Office: Van Nuys
7241 Lankershim Boulevard
Suite A
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Email us
Apply Now
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