Lab Analyst I

About the role

UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. Join us today!

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of moderately complex laboratory tests or protocols based on standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Analyzes data, interprets results and makes detailed observations concerning a particular technique.
• Maintains laboratory notebooks and logbooks according to protocol.
• Inputs data for reports and summaries.
• Performs routine maintenance of instruments and sample preparation apparatus.
• Plans and schedules daily work based on supervisor's input.
• Identifies and solves simple problems in the laboratory, such as ensuring sufficient lab supplies and reagents are available to perform assigned tasks.
• Maintains a clean laboratory, equipment, and lab apparatus and practices safe waste disposal.
• Follows QC/QA protocols, and participates in QA and safety programs, preventative maintenance, and various trainings.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Able to work well with management and peers, clients, and support staff
• Able to meet rigid deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills
• Good math and basic statistical calculation skills
• Have a basic knowledge of general chemistry
• Must have a solid analytical aptitude and understanding of quality metrics
• Capable of managing multiple competing priorities
• Maintains confidentiality while handling sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exercises some discretion and independent judgment
• Computer proficiency in working with databases (LIMS) and other software and systems

Qualifications

• AA degree (in chemistry or related discipline) with a minimum 4 yrs relevant experience or B.S. degree (in chemistry or related discipline) or M.S degree with no relevant experience

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills
• Good math and basic statistical calculation skills
• Basic knowledge of general chemistry
• Solid analytical aptitude and understanding of quality metrics
• Capable of managing multiple competing priorities
• Confidentiality while handling sensitive information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Discretion and independent judgment
• Computer proficiency in working with databases (LIMS) and other software and systems

Benefits

Details of participation in additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Pay

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $62,400.00 and $74,000.00/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Not specified