Laboratory Technician

Primary Duties /Responsibilities

• Cover all login procedures, both manual and electronic, of samples delivered to the laboratory, ensuring proper labeling and paperwork.
• Sub-sample a variety of waste materials, process and product samples, and follow proper analytical methods required for compliance in accordance with established guidelines and training.
• Conduct sample analysis on sub-samples per methods and procedures established by training and knowledge of analysis plans.
• Conduct QA/OC sample analysis and calibrations.
• Ensure proper written and electronic documentation of all test results including QA/QC and audit sample documents prior to approval and completeness of summarizing data.
• Notify appropriate supervisor or staff member of completed analysis.
• Prepare reagent solutions, standards, and other laboratory solutions as directed by supervisor or lead technician per guidance and training.
• Maintain analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
• Gather appropriate paperwork for management approvals and notify staff of any incomplete sections needing attention.
• Aids in compiling and reporting of analysis data including QA/QC data for review by staff.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure regulatory compliance for completeness and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Minimum of AA degree in Chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in science discipline with a working knowledge of Chemistry preferred.
• 24 hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred.

Work Environment

• Spend 100% of the time in a lab or operations environment.
• Typically spend 10 - 20% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Possibly exposed to operations hazards including fumes, airborne particles, and noise, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.
• Frequently exposed to toxic and caustic chemicals.

Physical Demands

• Amount of time spent - Standing 50-75%, Sitting 25%, Walking 25%.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation.
• Taste and smell may be required for some tests.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds distances of 10 feet. May lift up to 50-100 pounds on occasion.
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing and entering confined spaces.
• Close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus are special requirements.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required. Safety Glasses: Continuously Gloves: Continuously Hard Hat: Occasionally Clothing/Coveralls (Tyvek, Poly Coated Tyvek, etc.): Continuously Hearing Protection: Occasionally Respirator (Full Face): Frequently Steel-toed boots: Occasionally Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR): NA Apron: Occasionally Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): NA

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan for retirement savings.