Lab Assistant-Pre/Post Grading Services-$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS

5431 Armada Drive, Carlsbad CA

Description

APPLY HERE: _____________________________________________________________________________ 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.   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. GIA relies on a strong set of values to create a sense of purpose - guiding and inspiring people inside and outside the organization. We strive for our employees to have a sense of belonging and inclusivity through our core values of integrity, teamwork, leadership, respect and results. The Location: Carlsbad, CA. This position is fully on-site located in our laboratory. Work Hours: Day and Evening Shifts Available Day Shift Hours: 6:00am/7:00am-3:30pm Evening Shift Hours: 2:45pm - 11:15pm Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour $2.00 differential ($19.00 an hour for evening shift) What to expect:  We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans  Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits  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 We have several positions in the following areas: Weights and Measures Inscription Inventory Control Transport 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 Lab Services 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! Physical Requirements: 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly seated. The employee is required to use pinch grip and, repetitive, fine finger and hand motions throughout the day. The employee is required to reach forward constantly, and occasionally upward and downward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to talk and converse on a one-to-one basis; the employee is occasionally required to listen, and hear verbal conversations and commands. The employee is required to stand and walk short distances infrequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and Color Vision (D-Z and Fancy Color- Ability to identify and distinguish colors).