E3980
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Pay: $25.00
Job Full Description
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.
Van Nuys, CA
2996
7241 Lankershim Boulevard
Suite A
North Hollywood, CA 91605
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