Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Location: QA Lab Technician II, Bakersfield, CA
Summary: The Quality Assurance Lab Technician II provides assistance for the Quality Assurance laboratory with various Quality initiatives;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Assists in obtaining supplies and calibrating equipment;
Analyzing production samples and raw material samples for physical and chemical characteristics;
Investigates quality and production issues including customer complaints per supervisor requests;
Prepare samples for internal and external customers as requested;
Maintains quality production records in a timely manner;
Ensure adherence to appropriate government regulations and company procedures;
Any ad-hoc task or project assigned by management; quality or production related;

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
High School or GED desired;
Two (2) years' Manufacturing or Lab experience, a plus;
Demonstrated high level of computer experience;
Demonstrated good communication skills;
Valid Drivers' License; (no driving is required but someone who is forklift certified would be a plus )

Computer Skills:
Ability and knowledge in Microsoft office applications (word, excel, and power point);
Ability and knowledge in LIMS Software;

Attention to Detail:
Ability to pay close attention to detail for accuracy and thoroughness in completing work;
Ability to keep privileged information confidential;

Cooperation:
Job requires being cordial with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, fair attitude;

Adaptability/Flexibility:
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace;

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud in the plant;

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision;
Regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear;
Frequently required to walk and occasionally climb stairs;
Occasionally required to squat, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, scoop;
Local travel required.
Shift start time: 7:00 am, subject to change in the summer time to 6:00 am

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.