Job Description
Entry Level I Lab Tech
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
Hours: Training shift will be 7am to 3:30pm M-F. After training shift will be Tue-Fri 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays 6am to 2:30pm. Shifts may vary due to demands and business needs to meet customer expectations and demands.
Location: Onsite - Cheney WA 99004
Duration: 4+ months
Steel Toed boots are required, all other personal protective equipment is provided.
Job Duties:
- Prepare process and finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems.
- Performs daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned.
- Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
- Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments.
- Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Understands most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality.
- Performs light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment.
- Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis.•
- Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies.•
- Continually compares equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to insure that all systems are operating accurately.•
- Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas.•
- Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.•
- Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.•
- Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
- 2 or more years science degree
- Good attendance history
- Excellent safety record and awareness
- Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs
- Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word)
- Experience with lab documentation
- Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer)
- Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing
- Previous plant experience
- bility to work on multiple tasks
- bility to team build
- Good organizational skills
- Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
- ccurate record keeping skills
- ttendance and punctuality
- bility to lift up to 40 lbs.
- bility to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
Benefits:(employee contribution)
•Health insurance
•Health savings account
•Dental insurance
•Vision insurance
•Flexible spending accounts
•Life insurance
•Retirement plan
ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.