Laboratory Technician

Lab Technician Responsibilities:

Ability to follow detailed instructions for safe laboratory practices, waste handling, and quality tests.

Practice hazard recognition in daily work activities, seeking to improve and promote safety, housekeeping, environmental, and efficiency in the work area.

Ensure all test protocols comply with the test procedure.

Articulate and communicate with peers, chemists, managers, and business partners; provide timely status updates; Work with business partners on special requests, including an area chemist when necessary; Follow up on business partner questions or concerns.

Must be able to identify, troubleshoot, and work closely with peers, chemists, and business partners to resolve issues or problems.

Recognize the validity of test data; Screen data to ensure accuracy prior to uploading results; Notify the manager regarding non-conformance and work to identify root causes of inconsistent test data.

Enter and upload test data into Excel and/or internal software.

Facilitate sample flow between the work area and other areas in the department.

Recognize priority conflicts of testing; prioritize and communicate test schedules to requestors.

Strong ability to manage time. Strong ability to maintain organization.

Lab Technician Requirements:

BA/BS in a science-related field, Chemistry preferred.

Minimum two-year lab experience in an industry setting.

Experience with ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation, a plus.

Computer skills (MS Office). Position also requires use of various internal Mainframe applications: Scheduler/Inventory, Measurements, Information Warehouse, and others.

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).

Ability to work independently (predominantly – once training is complete).

The ability to function in a team environment by working well with others.

Required: Visual acuity and no color blindness.