Senior Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

The Senior Laboratory Technician performs tests, experiments, and analyses in a laboratory setting or provides support for laboratory activities. Skilled in multiple laboratory techniques or testing areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing or laboratory support per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Manage inventory for required operating materials
• Ensure strict adherence to all Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management System requirements
• Effectively manage all assigned tasks to ensure completion by established due dates
• Provide support for other laboratory areas and complete additional tasks as assigned
• Works under the direction of technical leaders

Key Characteristics

• Excellent record-keeping and documentation
• Strong mathematical and scientific understanding
• Strong attention to detail
• Technical aptitude for operating scientific testing equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Knowledgeable in laboratory safety, chemical handling, scientific concepts, and analytical testing equipment
• Proficiency in multiple laboratory techniques and testing areas
• Demonstrated expertise in productivity software including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Skills in implementing process improvements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume laboratory testing environment

Preferred

• Developing skills in two or more of the following areas: spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, microscopy, electrochemistry, filtrations, extractions, gravimetry, metallography, or chromatography

Education & Experience

Required

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Chemistry or related scientific field
• 3+ years analytical laboratory experience using state-of-art analytical instrumentation or techniques

Preferred

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Chemistry or related scientific field
• 5+ years analytical laboratory experience using state-of-art analytical instrumentation or techniques
• Experience using a LabWare or similar LIMS
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 (or similar) certified organization

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for advancement
• A place to build a career
• Training in valuable skills
• Opportunity for new challenges
• Strong leadership team