Lab Tech 3

Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing and inspection of raw materials, formulas, and ingredients within a laboratory environment to meet current quality standards.
• Maintain documentation of tests, interpret results, and prepare reports.
• Perform senior-level laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under the direction of a laboratory services manager, physician, nurse, or scientist.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• May assist less-experienced team members.
• Complete assignments with little supervision.

Work Environment

• Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
• Often: Infectious disease, oils (air or skin exposure), hazards (proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).
• Seldom: Exposure to animals.

Physical Requirements

• Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials, and substances.
• Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations, and prepare reports.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Pay

$12.02 to $21.50 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.