Lab Tech

Responsibilities

• Perform industry and other laboratory tests using established procedures, including cleaning glassware at test completion.
• Logging samples in computer, entering testing results, and sending electronic reports when testing is completed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment including safety and housekeeping inspections
• Lab maintenance - changing out gas cylinders, filling solvent reservoirs, and taking out solvent waste.
• Monitoring emergency phone, fire panel, and diesel pumps.
• Provide first aid during off-shifts and emergencies.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed/required.

Qualifications

Minimums: Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education; Skills and experience in general laboratory techniques and practices

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree including laboratory courses; Analytical chemistry experience

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend to details
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to organize and set priorities; must be able to multi-task and must be able to handle stress
• Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of safe laboratory practices and procedures
• Able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of laboratory terminology and basic equipment use
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Willing to work alternate shifts
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Motivated - Ability to look for ways to improve self and work environment
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Detail Oriented -