What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at J.L. Nick & Associates?
Laboratory Technician
Our client, Hero BX, currently has a need for an entry-level Laboratory Technician to assist in the production of biodiesel by performing both wet and analytical chemistry techniques for a variety of analytical purposes as well as to maintain BQ-9000 status. Safety and a positive working environment are top job & company priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
- Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
- Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas or create experimental formulas.
- Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.
- Conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw material, chemical intermediates, and products.
- Train personnel on laboratory procedures.
- Perform applied chemistry research to develop new or improved methods, techniques, and procedures for laboratory analysis.
- Education – High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelors in Chemistry or related degree preferred
- Experience – Six Months to one year related lab experience.
KNOWLEDGE
- Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.\
- Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Accountability — The ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Time Management — Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Physical — The ability to lift up to 30 lbs. The ability to work in a standing stationary position for long periods.
Compensation package includes competitive pay rate; 401k; Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance; Short & Long Term Disability; Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off.
Qualified candidates will please submit a résumé in confidence.
J.L. Nick & Associates & Hero BX are equal opportunity employers.
J.L. Nick & Associates & Hero BX are equal opportunity employers.
