Lab Assistant-Pre/Post Grading Services- $1500 SIGN ON BONUS

Oceanside CA

Description

The Company:  GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 800 of its 3,000 total employees worldwide. APPLY HERE:   The Culture: With autonomy, performance and passion, the Lab department collaborates together in order to provide quality service to clientele, stakeholders and GIA as a whole. The Location: Carlsbad, CA. This position is fully on-site located in our laboratory. Work Hours: Day and Evening Shifts Available Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm or 7:00am - 3:30pm Evening Shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour What to expect:  -We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans  -Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits  -Global business interaction opportunities with our international locations  The Environment:  -On-site café - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks!  -Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on-site  -Ergonomic assessments offered on-site Available Positions: -Lab Assistant, Weights & Measure: 20 -Lab Assistant, Transport: 5 Job Overview: Do you like detailed work that emphasizes in quality and precision in various departments? Do you have the ability to grasp new information quickly? We are currently expanding our Weights & Measures and Transport staff to meet the growing needs of the diamond industry. Responsibilities for Lab Assistant, Weights & Measure: -Operates a gemological measuring device and weighs stones on an electronic scale. -Operates a laser inscription device, marks and cleans stones. -Performs simple gemological tests. -Packages stones in individual cassettes and attaches labels to identify and allow tracking of stones through the grading process. -Utilizes computer mouse, scanning devices and keyboard to capture data while operating all gemological testing devices. -Measures ultraviolet fluorescence using a measuring device. -Cleans stones utilizing a solution and appropriate cleaning equipment. -Cross-trains to work in other Laboratory support areas. -Communicates effectively, gets along with coworkers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure. Responsibilities for Lab Assistant, Transport: -Receive incoming stone shipments from clients if applicable  -Prepare stones for shipment/delivery after service completion  -Perform item intake process (courier shipments) if applicable  -Receive, sort and organize stones in accordance with the procedures if applicable  -Perform outweigh and box/pack stones in preparation for delivery to clients  Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Detail oriented Mechanical aptitude Basic computer skills required Why Should You Apply?  Great benefits!  Reasonable hours that provide work-life balance!  Professional and educational development opportunities!  _____________________________________________________ APPLY HERE: