Quality Lab Technician

About the role

This position performs and documents routine tasks related to sample processing and assays using written operating procedures, standard laboratory methods, and/or basic laboratory techniques, functions and equipment. The position conducts specific procedures and tests within the laboratory requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned from on-the-job experience; modify or adapt techniques to fit special needs or problems; to calculate data from routine tests to final results and to evaluate such results for accuracy where expected findings are not precisely defined, but sufficient guidelines exist for reference; to assist with and occasionally perform specialized and non-routine tests and assays, and to maintain records of such work; to coordinate and plan assigned work with other technicians and scientists.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides support to laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of Laboratory processes.
• Registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
• Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per NQAC methods.
• Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.
• May occasionally be asked to review and approve results for analytical testing.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave, etc.
• Prepares (and assures accuracy of) standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.
• Functions as primary data generator, records and calculates data.
• Performs routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and drafts short reports to supervisor.
• Carry out assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner and performs work in accordance with NQAC SOPs.
• Assures adherence to safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Provide assurance of quality and support of quality processes for the Laboratory/Center

• Assure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of QA documents, plans and ICPs.
• Document QA data and report to lead or management.
• Assure equipment is maintained in reliable working order and make repairs or modifications within the capability of the Technician or request repairs.

Processes/Methods

• Identify and resolve process problems.
• Participate/lead in Lean Laboratory initiatives.
• Aid in write-up, review, and provide proper documentation for processes or methods as experience allows.

Training

• Attend internal and external training programs as assigned by management.
• On-the-job instruction under direct supervision of other technicians or scientists.
• Train other associates as experience and job needs dictate.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; undergraduate degree in closely related science preferred (i.e. Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, et al.)
• Relevant academic coursework or 1 year practical relevant experience in an analytical laboratory preferred.

Skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• English Language Skills (Basic reading, writing, speaking, etc.)
• Professionalism
• Ability to perform trained tasks at an above base level efficiency pace.
• Ability to review and synthesize conclusions from analytical data.
• Contributes to a team environment and builds effective relationships.
• Speaks up and gives productive feedback.
• Moderate learning agility with ability to pick up new skills in a timely manner.
• Can execute non routine tasks with little supervision.
• Emerging level initiative, results focus, and follow through.