What are the responsibilities and job description for the Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory Technician position at Iowa Central Community College?
Description Summary
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for accurate, routine testing of samples employing both basic and advanced skills and methodologies. The Laboratory Technician also serves as the Laboratory Safety Manager. The Laboratory Technician reports to the Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory Supervisor.
Examples of Duties
Constant (67-100%)
- Provide quality customer service to clients, suppliers, College staff and the public.
- Perform routine testing of fuel samples with knowledge of both basic and advanced testing methods including some chromatographic and spectrographic techniques.
- Oversee the maintenance and proper completion of instrument log books including sample logs, calibration logs, and maintenance logs.
- Ensure the proper functioning of instruments and oversee or assist routine instrument maintenance and small repairs.
- Oversee or assist in maintaining laboratory cleanliness.
- Assist with the coordination of daily work priorities and assist in communicating priorities to laboratory staff.
- Perform duties in a manner that is compliant with the BQ-9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 quality programs.
- Review Certificates of Analysis.
- Perform duties as the Laboratory Safety Manager. Duties include routine testing of safety equipment, monitoring compliance with safety rules and regulations, and performing safety training.
- Assist with running certified reference standards, maintaining current stocks of certified materials, and ensure the removal and proper disposal of expired reference materials.
- Oversee or assist in monitoring the inventory of general supplies and chemicals.
- Employ revised or new methods in compliance with BQ-9000, ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certification standards.
- Participate in BQ-9000, ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 internal and external audits as required.
- Participate in management review meetings and other Laboratory meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with clients, suppliers, industry partners, and the community we serve.
2. Provide quality customer service to clients, suppliers, industry partners, and the community we serve.
3. Maintain pleasant working conditions.
4. Assist with the smooth operation of day-to-day Laboratory activities.
5. Must be willing to work beyond regular working hours when required.
6. Assume responsibility and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
7. Possess a high level of organizational skills and accuracy.
8. Adapt to change in a responsible manner, and deal proactively with problems as they arise.
9. Present a professional and pleasant work ethic.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Science or Applied Science is required, two years laboratory experience is preferred, or any combination of equivalent experience, education and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) needed to perform the job is required.
Supplemental Information
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves constant (67-100%) viewing computer screen, close visual work, lifting, standing, kneeling, grasping, reaching, walking, and stooping; frequent (34-66%) lifting (supply boxes up to 70 pounds), boxing and unboxing supply cartons, some general upkeep of the facilities such as cleaning, vacuuming, and emptying trash and recyclables; occasional (10-33%) occasional travel time.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), and long-term disability.
Our paid time off package includes holidays (7), vacation (15 days), personal days (16 hours), volunteer leave (8 hours) and sick leave (120) hours. The leaves listed are annual and some of the leave benefits may be prorated based on date of hire.
In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including: vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.
Salary : $300,000