Laboratory Technician (Pineville, LA, 71360) | 07/10/26

Job Description Job Title:

Laboratory Technician

Location:

Pineville, LA, 71360

Duration:

3 Months (Potential Extension)

Pay Rate:

$21/Hr. on W2

Shift Timing:

Standard Shift Job Description Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

Primary Responsibilities:

Optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.

Responsible for handling sensitive equipment to analyse samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager.

Receive, label and analyse samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)

Design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings

Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods

Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions

Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility

Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies

Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Education:

Degree in related discipline (Chemistry, Biology, ect) and/or equivalent work experience

Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances.

Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyse statistical calculations and prepare reports required Technical Skills Must Have English language skills

Can independently execute data entry from multiple sources

Eye for detail

basic office 365 skills

able to report data sets

Critical/problem solving mindset

Knowledge and experience with laboratory testing procedures: The candidate should possess a strong understanding of laboratory testing and good laboratory practices.

This includes the ability to conduct basic tests, analyse results, and document findings accurately.

Lab safety behaviours and techniques

Ability to follow scientific laboratory SOPs

Basic computer skills & typing and experience using Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email)

Ability to follow a written SOP

Ability to use a barcode scanner

Sample Collection