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.