Analytical Food Laboratories (AFL), part of Tentamus Group, is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Support to help keep the departmental samples in order, dispose of older samples that testing has been completed on, aide in sample receiving by doing a review of information prior to being accepted into the chemistry laboratory and other duties to aide in smooth operations of the sample flow.
Keeping People Safe Since 1992. AFL is a full-service accredited lab providing crucial food quality and safety analysis for local and global clients. Famous restaurants rely on AFL's testing before their products hit the dinner table. We use proven methods of chemistry, microbiology, sensory studies and more performed at our 22,000 sq. ft high-tech Grand Prairie facility. Talented scientific professionals form our foundation, and we are excited to add you to the team.
How You Will ContributeResponsible for understanding and following the policies, procedures and SOPs of Analytical Food Laboratories including not only those involving laboratory work and management, but also those concerning ethics and conflict of interest.
Produce accurate, defensible, traceable work and report them in a timeframe consistent with client requirements. These results depend on:

• Reviewing client test requests and comparing them to data results pages
• Following SOP exactly (changes can only be made with the knowledge and permission of supervisors)
• Notifying supervisors of any problems with equipment, solutions, or the test method
• Keeping accurate, legible data and, if necessary, making corrections properly

Technicians are responsible for using equipment according to instructions and for its intended purpose, as well as for informing designated members of lab management of any accidents in the department or any equipment malfunctions.
Understand the flow of samples through sample management and into the Chemistry department and become proficient at each step including:
Sample receipt (verification of testing methods)
Sample preparation including weigh up of analytes
Sample retain retention, organization and disposal
Daily analytical balance calibration
Sample sub-out
Daily waste disposal
Understand and practice proper record keeping for each of the above activities. These records must be accurate, easily readable, properly corrected if necessary and traceable to the technician who performed the recorded function.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Need

• A G.E.D or high school diploma at a minimum.
• basic understanding of chemistry

What We Offer You

• Comprehensive and low-cost benefits package
• Industry stability
• Brand recognition with global reach
• Beautiful centrally located office (360/Brown Blvd.) and friendly staff.
• Work that is rewarding
• Company that is growing
• Very family-conscious working environment

Who's TentamusLabs for Life®. We are a vast network of full-service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally and around the globe using proven scientific methods. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs for accurate and reliable testing. With 18 labs in the U.S. (100 globally), we celebrate having over 4000 talented, diverse, scientific, and service-oriented professionals in the industry.
www.tentamus.comSalary: $14 per hour
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