Technician Lab

About the role

The Technician Lab role supports the 24 hour/7days per week operation of the production facilities. This role requires occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, conduct analyses, and report results on samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories.
• Acquire and maintain competence to perform all routine analytical procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in the use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assist in the validation, revision, and development of analytical procedures.
• Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other instrumentation.
• Develop the expertise to troubleshoot and complete minor repair of the instrumentation used in the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Maintain analytical facilities and equipment according to the Laboratory Maintenance Plan.
• Maintain required quality control documentation and perform all required calibrations on instrumentation as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Evaluate all data for precision, accuracy, and conformity to established quality standards prior to reporting.
• Meet laboratory sample turnaround goals and other productivity objectives as defined by laboratory management.
• Maintain good housekeeping techniques to minimize sample contamination as well as keeping a safe work environment.
• Maintain vigilance for the elimination of unnecessary procedures, unsafe work methods, contamination control, etc. and report to supervisor for implementation or resolution.
• Perform project work as required by the activities within the Research and Development department and acquire the techniques and expertise to maintain competent records while performing this work.
• Conduct work safely and report safety problems to supervisor immediately for resolution.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 year’s experience in a laboratory setting, laboratory coursework may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Seeking self-starter able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in the local language and written and spoken English.

Skills

• Knowledge of analytical procedures and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on laboratory equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Pay

Salary is to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Schedule

This role supports the 24 hour/7days per week operation of the production facilities. In this role you will at times be required to work weekends. Schedule will consist of Four (4) 10 hour shifts, Friday – Monday 5pm – 3am