Certified Laboratories has a new opportunity for a motivated and goal oriented Instrumentation Laboratory Technician who will be responsible for performing digestions and extractions for chromatographic tests. This key role will efficiently and accurately prepare samples and reagents, clean glassware, refrigerators and equipment, as well as provide general assistance in the department.

Essential Functions:

• Using organic chemistry techniques such as saponification and liquid-liquid extraction, prepares extracts or/and enriches analyses for further analysis
• Maintain quality system records related to analytical work and instrument maintenance
• Actively participates in any Proficiency Samples Program deemed relevant by Certified Laboratories
• Learns new wet chemistry and instrumentation techniques as appropriate
• Provides routine care and maintenance for instruments and equipment
• Proactively accepts deliveries for the department and prepares shipments to be sent out

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Chemistry, relevant experience is preferred.
• Conceptual basis in chemistry.
• Proven ability to perform standard chemical laboratory techniques.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Good arithmetic skills
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods

We value our employees as they are the key to our success. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive salary with an extensive benefits package. We work to maintain a progressive and collaborative work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

Certified Laboratories, Inc. is a nationally recognized laboratory. We are one of the largest, private, independent laboratories in the nation and are located in New York, Illinois, and California. Each of our laboratories has its own area of expertise and is acknowledged as a leader in the field of food safety and analysis.

Certified Laboratories values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Laboratories will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.