Analytical Lab Technician at Zeiss Group in Ontario, California

Job Description:

About Us:
How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

To assist in maintaining Quality Assurance and Control practices in adherence to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for the Quality System Regulation and for ISO 13485 standards, the QC Lab Technician will provide Quality Control assistance on a daily basis for analytical lab. Perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition raw materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development

Sounds Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, sonicator, viscometer, chemical balance scales, UV spectrophotometer, GC, HPLC, colorimeter, and other equipment.


• Tests samples of manufactured raw materials to verify conformity to specifications.


• Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used. Prepares graphs and charts.


• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and glassware.


• Calibrates laboratory instruments and keeps calibration standard records.


• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.


• Prepares chemical reagents needed to perform routine testing.


• Performs special tests as required.


• Keeps records for QA/QC data validation.


• Performs daily checks to equipment to ensure the quality assurance system of the lab.


• Responsible for reporting data with accuracy and precision.

Do you qualify?

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors or Associates degree from an accredited higher learning institution in the Biological Sciences or Chemistry or Engineering preferred


• 1-3 years of experience in the laboratory using UV, IR, GC, HPLC techniques, etc.


• Read, understand and implement written laboratory procedures

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to chemical solvents, such as acetonitrile, IPA, acetone, ethanol etc. which are typically used for HPLC instrument and other tests. The noise level is a typical of a chemical lab equipped with fume hoods which create moderator level of noise. However, no ear protection is required. The room is air conditioned. Gloves, safety glasses, and lab coats are provided for employee use. Employees must wear shoes which can cover the foot without toes exposed.

Physical Demands:
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.

Light to moderate physical effort is required;

Must be able to regularly lift and /or move up to approximately 15 pounds.

Frequently required to stand

Regularly required to walk

Repetitive use of hands; simple grasping, controlled grasping and fine manipulation

Specific vision abilities required by this job include; Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including one-hour lunch break, 40 hours per week.

The hourly pay range for this position is $19.00 -$24.00 .

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is eligible for a performance bonus.

ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina Choing

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).