Laboratory Technician I

As the Laboratory Technician I, you will perform basic sample and standard preparations, and simple analyses, and/or sample custodial duties. The position is based out of Cranston, RI. This position is full time. Hours of operation vary. The average work week is 40-45 hours depending on business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Follow laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the receipt and handling of sample, preparation of samples, solutions and/or reagents, and bottle preparation.
• Perform simple analyses or instrument utilization to provide data that will not be directly reported to a client.
• Perform sample custodial duties including sample inventory upon receipt, sample storage, and sample disposal.
• After proper training, accountable for accurate documentation in accordance with ESS Laboratory policy and SOPs.
• Assists chemists and other technicians as needed.
• Participates in the management of hazardous waste by ensuring hazardous waste is properly stored and disposed of.
• Responsible for proper disposal of samples, digestates, extracts and reagents into satellite containers.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment
• Meets all quality criteria as specified in QA manual.
• Works and communicates with personnel of own and other departments
• Continually aware of and meets holding time/commitments required by external and internal clients.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned, including, but not limited to, clerical duties to support the team

• Bachelor's degree in a science related field is preferred
• Exceptional attentiveness to detail, with ability to learn and understand technical terms
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work nights and weekends when needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 40lbs
• Sedentary Work
• Precision type work
• Computer input and typing, answering phones
• Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
• Standing, stooping, walking, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing
• Use of chemicals

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health Care - United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
• Paid holidays, Paid Vacation time, and sick time
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and more!

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.