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World Oil Corp

Lab Technician

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A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.

$53,681 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

World Oil Environmental Services is hiring Lab Technicians in South Gate, CA! Hourly pay starting at $21 per hour with overtime! 12 hours rotating Schedule At World Oil we strive to be an employer of choice by recruiting, developing, retaining, a high performing and diverse workforce. As a family-owned company, our focus in work life balance fosters a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. As part of the Company's employment screening process, any applicant to whom an offer of employment is made must pass a test for controlled substances, under the procedures of World Oil Drug & Alcohol policy. Employment offers are conditioned on a negative test result.
In this role you will:
The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for performing basic laboratory analysis of wastewater, used motor oil, waste antifreeze, and refined oil and engine coolant products under direct supervision. The Laboratory Technician assists the Laboratory department in conducting laboratory tests and experiments to ensure accuracy and precision of samples. The Laboratory Technician I reports directly to the Laboratory Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Completes the incoming sample profiling for the facility in a timely manner. Conducts wet chemistry analysis for effluent discharge water. Conducts analysis of incoming waste antifreeze samples. Analyzes finished oil products using various techniques. Prepares and maintains laboratory materials, reagents, and supplies inventory. Collaborates with other laboratory staff and researchers to ensure efficient and effective use of laboratory resources. Writes reports on findings and contribute to scientific publications and presentations. Stays up-to-date with developments in laboratory techniques, procedures, and technology to improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
Other Functions:
Performs weekend and holiday shifts under direct supervision of main analyst in charge. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.). 1 years of training and/or experience in a laboratory setting.
Years of Experience:
1 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of principles and facts related to the production, processing, storage, and distribution of manufactured and agricultural goods. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively. Skill in obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous work experience as a Laboratory Technician preferred.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of World Oil and its subsidiaries to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military/veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by state or federal law.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person