For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners' client is currently seeking a Junior Laboratory Technician to join its team in Ogden, UT.

 

Summary

The Junior Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing to ensure commercial resin systems and raw materials meet established quality standards while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to laboratory safety procedures. This role also supports Research & Development with the evaluation of new materials for composite resin applications as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, motivated, and eager to develop technical skills in laboratory testing, instrumentation, and data analysis. This position reports to the Chief Chemist.

• Ensure that commercially manufactured prepregs/resins are correctly evaluated and conform to the established test standards and within the appropriate test schedule timeline to meet production and product shipment needs.
• Use analytical balances to precisely and accurately weigh-up prepreg materials
• Thoroughly record all relevant data and experiments in a laboratory notebook
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the laboratory environment
• Operate thermal ovens and hydraulic presses to perform prescribed resin cure cycles, test resin flow, and test resin burn off
• Work with solvents and prepregs/resins to perform resin content measurements
• Participate in R&D group meetings and offer contributing ideas for improvement
• Dispose of waste chemicals/prepreg according to company policies
• Assist R&D scientists and other technicians with data file maintenance and other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Able to perform routine and repetitive tasks with high detail, accuracy, and consistency

• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in an industrial/commercial/quality/research laboratory environment
• For this position, formal academic education cannot be substituted for laboratory experience
• Time management skills, demonstrated by previous experience, with ability to show that required deadlines for product quality assurance and research and development can be met
• Able to read, understand, and follow detailed written operational instructions (OPIs)
• Possess sufficient computer skills to navigate multiple instrument software packages
• Comfortable handling (with the appropriate PPE), resinous chemicals, solvents, and other caustic/acidic materials
• Willingness and ability to write and document daily work. This position involves keeping very detailed and in-depth records of all experiments in a laboratory notebook

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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Starting wage is: $18.03/hr. - $22.53/hr.

Benefits offered:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance with Voluntary Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement

The starting range represents the low and high end of the G&A Partners’ range for this position. Actual wages will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of G&A’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include commissions, annual bonuses, and program specific rewards. In addition, G&A Partners provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending, ancillary benefits, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Application close date is 8/24/2026