Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Laboratory Technician - LABOR004770

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Lab Tech role with us isn't just a job- it's a starting point to a great career with a great company. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us, and we will equip you with the knowledge you need to be successful. We have an incredible track record of promoting from within. You can be our next success story.

This role is perfect for the individual who approaches their work in a professional manner, who loves to be a part of a team, and who wants to help us get better, every single day.

Specific Job Responsibilities & Duties: * Setting up test apparatus, operating equipment, maintaining equipment and facilities * Preparing samples to perform random and routine for air, water, and operation quality testing * Obtaining and recording test data in accordance with standards * Performing basic analysis of test data and routine calculations * Observe, analyze, and report all inconsistent data or test failures to management * Follow all health safety and housekeeping policies, including keeping the work area organized

Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED and 1 year(s) of relevant experience or the equivalent in terms of education, experience and training * Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools * Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner * Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out test instructions * Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment * Strong communication skills in both verbal and written formats * Must be quality driven and customer focused. * Microsoft Office software proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Dominant Physical Requirements & Essential Job Functions: 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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

What OBE Offers You Highly competitive base pay * 401K, 401K matching * Health Savings Account * Paid Time Off * 10 paid Holidays * Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs * Group retirement savings program * Health and wellness programs * A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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