Qa Analytical Chemistry Lab Tech

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Full Time Technical Dumas, TX, US

Laboratory Technician

(Analytical Chemistry)

Revised January 2024

Supervisor's

Title:

Laboratory Shift Manager

Reports to:Laboratory Shift Manager

Department
:
Quality Assurance

Exempt Status:Non-Exempt - Hourly

Work Schedule:Shift Work

This position performs and documents routine tasks related to sample processing and assays using written operating procedures, standard laboratory methods, and/or basic laboratory techniques, functions, and equipment. The position conducts specific procedures and tests within the laboratory requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned from on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing, and physical preparation.
• Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per PPLLQA methods.
• Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, etc.
• Prepares (and assures accuracy of) standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.
• Functions as primary data generator, records and calculates data.
• Performs routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or observations.
• Carries out assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner and performs work in accordance with PPLLQA SOPs.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position as requested.
• Promotesandadherestoallpoliciesandproceduresrelatingto Good Manufacturing 'sPractices(GMP's),
• food safety,andregulatorycompliance.
• Complieswithallapplicablefoodsafetyregulationsandmandates(Safe Quality Foods ,Foodand Drug Administration, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Complieswithallcompanyfoodsafetypoliciesandprocedures(including Good Manufacturing Practices ).
• Responsibleforprovidingfoodsafetyandqualityfeedbacktotheappropriatemanager.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Undergraduate degree in closely related science preferred (i.e. Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, et al.)
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Professionalism
• Ability to perform trained tasks at an above base level efficiency pace.
• Contributes to a team environment and builds effective relationships.
• Speaks up and gives productive feedback.
• Moderate learning agility with ability to pick up new skills in a timely manner.
• Can execute non routine tasks with little supervision.
• Emerging level initiative, results focus, and follow through.
• Strongorganizationalskillsandattentiontodetail.
• Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solving skills.
• Punctualandregularattendanceisrequired.
• Englishskillsmustbeproficienttounderstand,read,write,andspeak.
• Complieswithallsafetypolicies,practices,and procedures.
  
  Reportsallunsafeactivitytomanagerand/or Human Resources.

Physical Requirements:

• Physicaleffortisregularlyrequired.
• Maybetrainedandrequiredtooperateaforklift.
• Ascendingordescendingramps,stairs,ladders,and/or scaffolding.
• Frequentlyinvolvescrouching,stooping,kneeling,and/orclimbingorbalancing.
• Frequentlyinvolvesliftingmore than
  50lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions :

• Worksinfoodprocessingmanufacturingfacilitywithmoderatenoise.
• Maybeexposedtomoderatetohighnoiselevels(i/e.,production equipment,forklifts,heavy traffic).
• Maybeexposedtohumidity,intenseheatandcold,outdoorweatherconditions,fumes,andtoxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of failing, or areas with risk of electrical shock. May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.