Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of company, industry and government safety procedures and regulations.
• Perform industry and client specific laboratory tests using established procedures. Assist in development and modification of tests as needed.
• Complete preliminary analysis and interpretation of test results. Prepare reports, memos, presentations, etc., and/or enter into database(s), to communicate results to appropriate parties.
• Handle requests and report results in agreed upon timelines.
• Operate specialized test equipment in accordance with established procedure. Perform tests accurately to insure reproducibility.
• Absorb responsibilities for the maintenance and trouble shooting of the laboratory equipment and/or instrumentation necessary to perform the laboratory tests.
• Purchase, maintain, and/or obtain adequate inventory of samples and lab supplies for testing and work area.
• Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and safe condition.
• Maintain adequate level of specific as well as general technical expertise through training, seminars, etc., at the direction of management to support required activity.
• Blend components and/or develop new or modify existing formulations to meet objectives and analyze various additive blends to determine properties.
• Perform non-standardized laboratory procedures independently and/or with guidance of experienced personnel.
• Represent client with customers, industry organizations at the direction of management and train other personnel as necessary.
• Assure that complete ISO documentation is maintained on all ISO or quality related activities. Participate in ISO related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the ISO function.

Education & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated lab and/or chemistry training, experience or aptitude.

Skills & Abilities

• General Decision Making - Decision making in a timely manner based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; sometimes with incomplete information, under tight deadlines and pressure; while based upon appropriate risk and authority.
• Analysis and Problem Solving - Solves difficult problems with effective solutions; asks good questions and questions all likely sources for answers; can solve complex problems and recognize complex patterns; utilizing all appropriate tools to reach a robust answer.
• Communication - The ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an engaging and convincing manner.
• Managing Performance - Possessing the drive and focus to achieve challenging goals.
• Collaboration and Networking - The ability to work in and across client's organizational matrix to achieve business objectives, via engaging and rewarding interactions. Through this network provide support, exert influence.
• Innovation - The openness to new ideas and the ability to generate breakthrough solutions. Can develop, seek out, critically assess and implement new and value adding concepts.
• Test Development and Execution of Testing - Develop and/or apply physical, chemical and mechanical testing to appropriately demonstrate and/or understand the mechanisms for our products performance and to improve the efficiency of product development.
• Basic computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel).
• Demonstrates understanding and application of safe lab practices and procedures.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.