Laboratory Intern

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company :

A position that is : Hourly, Full time, Mon-Fri

• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training

Ascentek is offering an enriching experience to students pursuing a career in science or engineering. This temporary role will allow students to see how their technical skills can be applicable in an industry setting.

The Laboratory Intern supports the Condition Monitoring Program by testing products and conducting research on lubricants and cleaners, as well as conducting routine quality testing on manufactured products. They are responsible for assisting senior chemists with developing new products and updating existing products to meet customer needs, market trends, and new technology.

Flexible scheduling, approximately 10-20 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

Education :

Experience and / or Training :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education :

Experience and / or Training :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to bend, twist, push, pull, climb stairs, reach, lift, carry and grasp objects. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 45 pounds.

Mental Demands : The Laboratory Intern must be able to comprehend basic technical instructions and understand the basics of chemical safe handling. They must be able to work collaboratively within a group setting as well as be able to work individually.

Environmental demands : Work is performed in a laboratory, general office, and production environment. Most areas are climate controlled dry, indoor areas. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but the production facility may have an increased noise level. There is exposure to solvents, acids, corrosives, and other chemicals in the laboratory and production areas. There may be additional exposure to fumes, vapors and mists. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

The anticipated hiring rate for the role you are applying for is $20 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below :

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Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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