Laboratory Technician (Professional)

Job Duties

• Prepare process and finished product samples;
• Perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems.
• Perform daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned.
• Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
• Document results of all testing procedures and promptly notify operations of required adjustments.
• Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Requirements

• Understand most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators to achieve product quality.
• Perform light maintenance and calibration on all laboratory equipment.
• Maintain adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notify the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies.
• Continually compare equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to ensure that all systems are operating accurately.
• Maintain a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas.
• Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully complete all safety certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Preferred 2 or more years science degree
• Experience: Preferred
• Good attendance history.
• Excellent safety record and awareness.
• Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
• Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word).
• Experience with lab documentation.
• Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances, and spectrophotometer).
• Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.
• Previous plant experience.

Skills

• Ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Ability to team build.
• Good organizational skills.
• Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Accurate record-keeping skills.
• Attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.