Lab Technician - Day Shift

Job Description

Description:

• Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, monitors experiments, makes observations, calculates and records results, and often develops conclusions.

• Individual is familiar with basic scientific principles and has had some laboratory experience.

• Can follow written direction and maintain a laboratory notebook.

• Has good communication skills and is computer literate. A degree and OSHA knowledge may be required.

We are seeking a temporary employee to support our Quality Control Laboratory and Sample Department. This role will primarily work either an 8-hour day shift (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) or a 12-hour day shift (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), depending on workload.

• Responsibilities include routine laboratory testing, sample preparation, shipping and receiving activities, documentation, and general laboratory support functions.

• The ideal candidate will have prior laboratory and/or quality control experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

• Availability to provide 12-hour night shift coverage, when needed and after successful training, is preferred.

• Must be dependable, able to work independently after training, and demonstrate strong attendance and punctuality.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• This job requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Higher education levels may reduce experience requirements below.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of full time working experience in chemical and/or analytical laboratories.

• Successfully completed collegiate course work in any science (grade of C or better, two (2) semesters minimum) can reduce the minimum work history requirement.

• Physical Demands:
Climb stairways and ladder. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. repeatedly. Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, and other protective equipment as required

• Mental/Visual Demands:
Must be able to sustain normal mental attention throughout work time and to keep overview in difficult situations. Normal corrected hearing and good corrected vision is required. Must be able to multitask.

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Working Conditions:

Exposed to noise, dust, wet floors, seasonal heat and cold. This position may require exposure to hazardous chemicals. Appropriate training will be given to comply with federal regulations regarding hazardous waste exposure and/or handling. Must wear safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses and other protective equipment that might be plant or area specific. All required PPE (excludes safety shoes) is supplied by company.

General Function and Scope:
Perform necessary raw material, manufactured product & trading goods inspection and testing procedures, assist in calibration of lab and in plant measuring equipment, initiate non-conforming material reports and assist in performance of quality record functions. Assist in writing procedures and training of the Plant Quality Control group personnel (e.g. analytical methods) as specified by Lab Supervision.

Principal Duties:

• Perform routine quality control testing and inspections

• Collect, label, prepare, organize, and ship samples

• Support shipping and receiving activities for samples and materials

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation

• Follow established laboratory procedures and work instructions

• Assist with calibration and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment

• Report out-of-specification or non-conforming results to supervision

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements

• Assist with inventory management and sample tracking as needed

• Help organize relief of Plant Quality Control personnel in the event of…