Laboratory Tech

Lab Technician

Job responsibilities:

The Laboratory Technician position is responsible for providing QA/QC support for daily site operations and for in-service customer samples and analyses. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, performing testing and analysis for raw materials, in-process/intermediate materials, finished products, customer sample data analysis and reporting, coordinating other inspections and/or release of material in LIMS/SAP, verifications/PMs/calibrations of laboratory equipment, reagent/equipment/consumable inventory control, documentation creation/review/control and as well as other functions necessary to support site Quality Assurance.

The successful candidate will need to have the following skills and capabilities:

• Calculate, interpret, record, and file results
• Competent computer work station skills including entering data, extracting data, printing documents, forms, labels and reports, accessing and utilizing plant specific programs/applications, and communicating via email
• Record, prepare, and track samples throughout the lab process
• Maintain the sample retain system, including storage, disposal, retrieval and record keeping
• Perform Quality Assurance activities to verify the capability of equipment and methods
• Perform routine calibration and adjustments of laboratory instruments using analytical standards
• Assemble, dismantle, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and calibrate glass, mechanical and electronic analytical test equipment
• Perform Test Method reviews to ensure compliance and conduct training for other laboratory personnel
• Communicate, and coordinate with operating personnel regarding analytical results
• Promptly report to supervisor any problems, significant test result variations from normal, and test results outside of specification
• Work as necessary with other technicians to complete workload and prioritize analyses to support plant operations
• Coordinate individual work items or objectives to keep several jobs going simultaneously or schedule items in proper sequence to accomplish objectives in the most efficient manner
• Understand and adhere to site safety rules and policies, and participate in site safety initiatives
• Train or assist in training of others on laboratory technician responsibilities when requested
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management to support site operations
• Maintain laboratory areas in a clean, safe, and well organized manner
• Maintain and clean laboratory glassware, refill solvent containers and dispose of samples
• Maintain an inventory of glassware, chemicals, instrument parts, and other items for laboratory usage
• Prepare, package, and ship product samples to customers on a regular basis
• Provide basic first aid to other site workers when necessary

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry preferred, other Science or Engineering degrees may be considered
• Experience with Sample Manager and SAP software is preferred
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access.
• Experience with Gas Chromatography, ICP, FTIR preferred
• Ability to multitask, and prioritize a variety of analytical tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Work independently with minimal supervision, when necessary
• Willingness to work second shift and weekends, when required
• Willingness to work overtime, when necessary