Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Title – Laboratory Technician I

Department – Tracer Diagnostics

Reports to – Laboratory Supervisor

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician I is primarily responsible for sample preparation of water and oil samples before instrumental analysis. They will also be responsible for notifying the lab manager when results are out of specification and complying with defined quality standards.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Sort samples and log them into the LIMS system

Prepare samples for instrumental analysis by following established methods and procedures

Ensures laboratory stations are cleaned and stocked at the end of each shift

Assist in organization/maintenance of laboratory sample warehouse

Prepares QA/QC samples for analysis following established protocols

Help to promote safe work practices and higher standards of performance

Support and uphold HS&E policies and procedures of NCS and the customer

Align individual goals with NCS’s corporate goals, while adhering to the NCS Promise

Participate in Personal Development for Success (PDS)

Other duties shall be assigned as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Associate’s degree in a physical science (chemistry preferred) or minimum 2 years of lab experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS software

Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize and parallel process laboratory tasks while maintaining attention to detail

Ability to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum, petrochemicals and laboratory chemicals without allergic reaction or nausea

Ability to stand, bend and sit for extended time period

Ability to work in climate and non-climate-controlled area (95% climate, 5% non-climate)

Ability to move or lift 50lbs

Additional Information

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Classification: Full-time, Regular

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, core business hours

Special Equipment: Laptop

Travel: Less than 5% domestic travel may be required

Bonus: Eligible

Criminal background check required for all positions

Safety sensitive positions will require additional pre-employment testing

Core Competencies

Teamwork/Collaboration – Able to work cooperatively with other individuals.

Service Focus – Builds & maintains customer satisfaction and provides excellent service to internal & external customers.

Decision Making – Able to make decisions and solve problems of varied levels of complexity using logical, systematic, and sequential approach.

Ethics & Integrity – Trustworthiness and ethical behavior with consideration for impact & consequence when making decisions/taking action.

Problem Solving – Ability to approach a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Continuous Improvement – Ongoing improvement of products, services, or processes through incremental & breakthrough improvements.

Accountability – Obligation or willingness to be answerable for an outcome.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.