Associate Lab Technician 2

Associate Lab Technician 2
JOB TITLE: LAB TECHNICIAN
HOURS: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PAY: $19.75
This is an entry-level position that receives on-the-job training. After completing the training, the employee demonstrates skills and abilities to perform routine tasks assigned.
JOB RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Quality Supervisor or Laboratory Supervisor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Required):
Education: High School or equivalent education (GED) and some college-level courses with lab work in general, analytical, and/or organic chemistry.
Experience: No previous experience is required, although appropriate experience may be used to satisfy a portion of the educational requirements.
Skills: Should be able to handle simple algebraic calculations. Should have good eye/hand coordination and a general understanding of basic chemistry concepts, good communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Complexity of Duties: Requires the ability to comprehend and perform scientific written and oral instructions with supervision.
Supervision Received: Direct supervision through the Lab Supervisor or designated alternate.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Impact on Operations: The assurance of quality products is dependent on the accurate completion, review, and reporting of assigned tasks.
Contacts: Direct contact with production personnel.
Environment: This position is not confined to the Laboratory area. Employees will be required to complete tasks on the production floor and storage areas in addition to the laboratory and office duties. Requires good physical, visual, and mental attention. On occasion, special safety equipment may be required.
Waste Disposal: Isolation, remediation, and containerization of RCRA hazardous waste generated in the assigned process area under the guidance of supervisory personnel.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete assigned jobs on time as written in the procedure. Assure accurate completion of tests to minimize retests on the same sample. Understand and follow lab and company safety, quality, and behavioral policies. Maintain good relationships with plant personnel contacts. Responsible for safe and compliant handling of RCRA hazardous waste by all appropriate regulatory requirements. Notify the Cost Center Leader and/or Quality Supervisor if any out-of-the-ordinary conditions occur. Must be fully certified on Entry Level Lab Technician procedures within 12 months of hire and be recertified biennially. An Entry Level Lab Technician will not be considered for promotion if he/she is on probation for any reason.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Required):
Able to learn quickly and be a self-starter
Able to think analytically in interpreting test results for accuracy, reasonableness, compliance with specifications, etc.
Ability to perform simple problem-solving tasks
Ability to work well in a team environment or alone.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs
SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Preferred):
Analytical Gravimetric balanced operation
Moisture analysis (Karl Fisher & Moisture balance)
pH operation and calibration
Density Measurement
Viscometer operation
Turbidity analysis
Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Basic operation laboratory/Manufacturing Safety
Review data and Release in-specification products
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (i.e., MS Outlook, Word, Excel)
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Preferred):
Two years of college chemistry or degree in the related science field.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
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