Summer Microbiology Lab Technician at Garden State Laboratories – Hillside, New Jersey

About the role

Garden State Laboratories, Inc. is seeking seasonal laboratory technicians to work some weekdays, alternating weekends, and holidays this summer season. The season starts with paid training in April and runs through Labor Day Weekend. The lab technicians will report to the Microbiology Manager in our Main Lab located in Hillside, NJ.

This position requires weekend and holiday work. The shift is generally from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm on weekdays and from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekends; however, the ending time can vary depending on when the scheduled work has been completed.

Compensation will be $17.00 per hour.

What you'll do

The primary responsibilities of the Summer Microbiology Lab Technician may include preparing media; receiving samples and recording temperatures; logging sample data into the Company’s system; calibrating pH meters and balances; analyzing samples and recording results; and performing routine laboratory maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

No prior experience is required, but successful candidates should possess a high school degree or equivalent experience; have general computer skills; have previous work experience that required detailed tasks; and have some background (education or work) in the sciences. Prior laboratory experience is a plus.

About Garden State Laboratories, Inc.

At Garden State Laboratories, Inc., we contribute to the protection of public health and safety. We have been a leader in environmental testing for more than 80 years. Our certified laboratories located in Union and Ocean counties are equipped for microbiology and chemistry testing of drinking water, private wells, recreational bathing water, wastewater, and solid/hazardous wastes for all of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.

WHY JOIN US? At Garden State Laboratories, caring about the well-being of our employees, sustainability and growth is what our family-owned business stands by. Garden State Laboratories, Inc. is a great place to work; employees join our team, and they stay. We are committed to providing an atmosphere of development and training for our employees. If you are interested in an environmental services career, this is a ground-floor entry-level role you should consider.