Lab Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
• Conducts a variety of tests using established methods.
• Extracts data from various prescribed, but not standardized sources, and prepares test reports covering results of the tests conducted.
• May service or repair simple instruments or maintain equipment.
• Develop, revise, review, and validate procedures and technical manuals.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Oral/Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Records data; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and some degree of vocational or technical training and a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.