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Location: Tempe, AZ
Company: SRP
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma



Job Responsibilities
Sample Control - logging in samples, entering in data base, preparing data sheets for analysts, entering results, preparing reports. Miscellaneous time keeping, purchasing, expense reports, etc.
Job Requirements
Requires educational background in chemistry.
Uppers
Flexible work hours, 401 K, vacation and sick leave benefits.
Downers
As a salaried position no compensation is provided for overtime work.
Lifestyle
Flexible work hours - currently 5 AM til 3:30 + Casual dress code, no travel.
Compensation
Base salary plus benefits, 401K, usually small annual raise.
Advice to Jobseekers
Take chemistry courses.

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