Lab Technician

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What We Offer

This position performs analytical testing on raw materials, process control, finished product, lab reliability and special / non-routine samples to ensure the quality of products. The position supports safety and training goals while pursuing good analytical testing practices in the laboratory.

Major Responsibilities:

• Accountable to follow all documented safety procedures.
• Accountable to actively participate in safety efforts and to meet the laboratory responsibilities for plant emergency response, including driving the emergency vehicle.
• Accountable to perform, document, and communicate results of routine and semi-routine analytical testing of in process, finished goods and lab reliability samples as well raw materials including COA evaluations.
• Responsible to calibrate and maintain instruments under the preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Responsible to participate in the electronic disposition of finished goods and to confirm lot numbers in Sample Manager and SAP.
• Accountable to perform housekeeping of laboratory facilities, including restocking of supplies.
• Accountable to work as part of a team effort to maintain the productivity of the shift.
• Responsible to perform special duties and projects as requested by supervision.
• Responsible to assist in providing support for customers special needs.
• Implement and participate in applicable Quality management requirements.
• Must work in a safe and organized fashion with emphasis on minimizing chemical exposure potential.
• Must be capable of managing multiple tasks and projects in the normal workday on 12-hour shift.
• Must provide quality test results in a timely manner.
• Must be able to use Sample Manager and SAP to meet product requirements.
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assurance testing and quality systems.
• Must be motivated and self-directed.
• Must be able to review and statistically comprehend analytical data.
• Must be available for unscheduled, off-hours consultation and/or call-in work with little or no notice.
• Must willingly participate in Fire and Gas Emergency team training and activities.
• This individual must be able to determine if the sample tested meets the requirements documented.

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemistry or biology related field
• Lab experience

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of algebra and computers
• Ability to drive the Emergency Vehicle (Fire Truck)
• Ability to adjust to a rotating shift schedule (12 hour)
• Must be capable to interact with others in a positive and professional team environment.
• Must have fulfilled all department requirements (training, experience and testing) for the position.
• Must meet or exceed performance level requirements.
• Must have demonstrated a commitment to safety in all aspects of their duties and in their interaction with their coworkers.

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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