Lab Technician

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Conducts routine product quality control and product or specification compliance testing
• Enters and maintains lab results in proper databases and written records, and communicates results to assigned area’s management and other personnel to permit formulation adjustment where needed
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Verifies and maintains testing instruments and ancillary test equipment
• Executes assigned area’s required Health Safety & Environmental programs and initiatives as directed
• Conducts proficiency sample testing
• Manages expendable laboratory supplies

May include some or all of the following:

• Executes requirements of Quality Manual and related quality systems
• Provide environmental regulatory and compliance support
• Perform basic routine instrument maintenance and calibration
• Runs SQC on test equipment, plot test results, report any out-of-control situations, and document action taken
• Communicate with operations on off-spec results or atypical samples
• Collects and distributes samples to customers and others
• Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Basic mechanical ability and understanding of operational principles of assigned area’s testing instruments. Basic ability to perform routine tests daily. Ability to effectively communication with others, both written and verbal communication, and organizational skills. Ability to complete all required classroom and CBT training. Depending on location, exhibit average or better Z-scores on proficiency testing programs, or ability to move drums of product and 150# gas cylinders. Depending on location, elementary algebra and proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software applications. Basic reading and writing skills, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Familiarity with laboratory methods and equipment for running tests such as D86 distillations, sulfur, pour, flash, color and API gravity (depending on location). Basic computer skills including knowledge of presentation and e-mail software applications.