Lab Technician I

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Perform all quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products according to established procedures.
• Perform first-level operational duties and support laboratory activities as needed.
• Review analytical results outside normal parameters and communicate deviations to Operations and the Lead Lab Technician, as necessary.
• Review analytical results and grade finished product lots when testing is complete.
• Ensure testing and reporting of results are completed accurately and with minimal delays during the shift.
• Calibrate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Complete equipment calibrations during the shift, as needed.
• Aid with training laboratory personnel during the shift, as needed.
• Follow established work procedures, SOPs, and safety requirements.
• Work with the Lead Lab Technician and Operations to communicate delays, resolve sample and labeling discrepancies, and address out-of-specification results.
• Verify laboratory equipment used by personnel and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Identify abnormal variations in test results and verify the accuracy of results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Qualifications

• Education: Science-based degree required; Biology or Chemistry preferred.
• Experience: 0–3 years of relevant laboratory, quality control, or scientific experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Some knowledge of GC, HPLC, and/or CE; strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate good leadership qualities; ability to learn and understand emulsion and ATBS chemistry within a reasonable timeframe; strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to change; basic computer proficiency; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs; ability to safely evacuate in the event of a plant emergency; ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed.