Quality Control Lab Technician

Quality Control Lab Technician

Location:

Fremont, CA 94538 Duration: 12 Months Shift: Mon - Fri 9:00 am- 6:00 pm, occasional weekend work may be required.

The Laboratory Technician I will work in an exciting, fast-paced, and dynamic environment and be part of an enthusiastic team passionate about providing quality data, maintaining documentation, and communicating with team members. A successful candidate must be able to provide scientific observation, follow procedures, and be consistent. This individual will be responsible for maintaining an inventory of cleaned, QC'd bottles used for chemical sample collection and aiding the group chemists in daily tasks that may include reagent, standard, and sample preparation, maintaining logs and records to ISO/IMS standards, and aiding in some sample analysis using instrumentation that includes ICP-MS, ICP-OES, color spectrometer, and profilometers.

Responsibilities:

• Sample receipt, log in and data entry into the laboratory information management system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Delivery and transportation of samples between the labs as required.
• Clean bottles, glassware and plasticware for lab use.
• Fill bottle kits
• Prepare reagents
• Assist Chemists in performing general maintenance on assigned instruments to ensure they remain operational and minimize downtime.
• Maintain records for instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• Change out and transportation of gas cylinders within the lab as needed.
• Follow all SOPs and lab safety and quality requirements.
• Ensure that all activities within the lab are conducted in a safe manner and within company policies including local and federal regulations.
• Remain current on all training and foster a safe working environment.
• Understand and follow safe handling procedures for hazardous chemicals.
• Assist with safe handling and proper disposal of chemical waste.
• Work collaboratively with team members on analyses as required.
• Communicate internally with the commercial team, other lab groups, and with customers.
• Updates the laboratory manager and supervisor on activities in the lab.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts within the lab on improved methods and method development.
• Maintain 6S in the laboratory
• Complies with the established Quality System and reports quality deficiencies.
• Perform sampling at client's facility as assigned and complete all other additional assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or Associate's degree in chemistry or a similar science.
• Ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Work safely at all times and ensure a safety culture and a safe working environment in the laboratory.
• Administer safe laboratory practices, and keep all related safety training up to date.
• Must be able to provide support to other laboratory areas as needed.
• Must have good problem solving skills, take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to work under pressure and pivot on short notice.
• Proficient in computer skills such as LIMS, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads (+50 lbs) with the assistance of others.