Lab Tech I

About the role

Under the direction of the QC Supervisor, the Lab Tech I’s main task is to perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical properties for such purposes as quality control on raw or bulk materials and finished product, and process control by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanness and tidiness of the office area and lab area.
• Cleans and sterilizes lab equipment including glassware.
• Perform mathematical conversions and correctly use significant figures.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, , ovens/furnaces, pH meter, conductivity meter, Refractive Index meter, turbidity meter, centrifuge, titration stands, GC, FTIR, UVVis., IC, FTIR.
• Checking the COAs for incoming raw materials.
• Input sample information and testing results into LIMS.
• Generate COA when necessary.
• Independently perform the basic testing items on raw material, process samples, or finished goods such as density, specific gravity, kinematic viscosity, dynamic viscosity, flash points, pH, alkalinity, color, titrations, and other physical properties.
• Conformation to accepted industry standards including ASTM, SAE, ISO, DM