Sample Prep Technician

Description:

Come join TFE, Inc. as a Sample Prep Technician supporting the ARS Laboratory in Port Allen, Louisiana.

Founded in 1989, TFE, Inc. provides professional, technical, and administrative personnel and services in the U.S. nuclear energy complex and other commercial ventures. With over 150 employees and growing, we know our employees are the key to our success. We value their ideas and opinions and want to help them grow in knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The ARS Laboratory specializes in full-service laboratory capabilities, including radiochemistry, standard chemistry, industrial hygiene, and other specialty services. Our Port Allen, LA, laboratory performs a full complement of analytical services, including VOCs, metals, and radionuclides for approximately 50,000 samples annually.

Summary

The Sample Prep Technician works in concert with the Sample Receiving Tech in the receipt, tracking, preparation, storage and disposal of laboratory samples.

Essential Job Functions

Requirements:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills/Abilities

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, sit, bend at the knees and waist, and climb stairs.

Ability to lift 50 pounds independently.

Ability to utilize all physical senses in the workplace.

Ability to wear PPE including safety glasses, chemical protective clothing, and respiratory protection.

Employees may be required to participate in the laboratory spill response program including maintaining HAZWOPER certifications.

Ability to participate in occupational related medical surveillance programs as necessary: respiratory protection, beryllium, lead, HAZWOPER.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

TFE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.