Chemistry Technician I

Position Description:

A qualified lab technician will undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. They will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in working under possibly hazardous conditions (e.g. pathogens or chemicals). They will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate for doing work that makes things move forward. The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and accurate results to meet the short and long term objectives of the company.

Essential responsibilities:

• Receive, document, label and analyze samples

• Execute laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings.

• Sample preparation and disintegration testing.

• Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods.

• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions.

• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.

• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies

• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must contribute to department team incentive goals. Team incentive goals and rewards are based on productivity, in both quantity and quality of work and the accuracy to which the job and/or process is completed. Each team member is dependent upon the contribution level of his/her co-worker.

• As part of the production team each employee is required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions.

• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma and lab experience.

Competencies/skill qualifications:

• Proven experience as lab technician or relevant position

• Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, strong acids, biohazards etc.)

• Knowledge of QHSE and GMP practices, preventative measures and laboratory safety

• Excellent physical condition and endurance

• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems

• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure

• English Proficiency required

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; converse and listen; taste or smell.

• Employee must exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise.

• Identify statistical techniques required for establishing, controlling and verifying process capability and product characteristics

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person