Lab Technician

Lab technicians will support other production and quality department professionals in research, testing, laboratory maintenance, and testing. They'll conduct thorough checks on products and record data to see if they meet company, industry, and government guidelines and safety standards. In addition, Lab Technicians can recommend improving these guidelines since they help update testing and safety protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receiving, labeling, and safely storing samples to be tested

Determining and performing tests needed for the analysis and report

Recording tests and analyses and then reporting the results

Discussing and answering any questions regarding the results

Organizing and storing samples according to all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample

Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment

Maintaining equipment records and daily work logs

Staying current on technical and scientific advances in their field

ESSENTIAL SKILLS NEEDED:

Understanding of electronic equipment and computerized lab equipment

Use of lab meters and microscope and chemical understanding

Strictly follow lab instructions and procedures.

Good eye-hand coordination, especially in the case of Lab Tech, who has to use needles and microscopes when collecting and preparing samples for analysis

Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Understanding of electronic and computerized equipment in laboratories

Able to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures