Lab Technician

Location: New Orleans

Job Title:

Lab Technician

Job Description

This Lab Technician role focuses on special analytical testing in a fast-paced production laboratory environment. You will prepare samples and perform routine bench testing using a variety of analytical techniques, support IC and LC analyses, and operate laboratory instruments while accurately reporting results. The position offers cross-training across multiple groups and the opportunity to grow into a high-level scientist or technologist through exposure to new instrumentation and methods.

Responsibilities

+ Perform special analysis and routine chemical analytical testing in a production laboratory environment.

+ Prepare samples for testing, including work related to spectrophotometry, conductivity, fluoride analysis by ion-selective electrode (ISE), and automated titrations.

+ Prepare samples for ion chromatography (IC) and liquid chromatography (LC) analysis following established methods and procedures.

+ Operate, monitor, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.

+ Conduct routine bench testing and record results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

+ Report test results in a timely and clear manner, ensuring proper documentation and communication in laboratory records and systems.

+ Utilize laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for sample tracking, data entry, and documentation of analytical results.

+ Follow quality control procedures, including monitoring laboratory control samples (LCS), and address rechecks or send backs to maintain data integrity.

+ Meet established turnaround time (TAT) expectations by organizing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively.

+ Document all testing activities thoroughly and accurately, ensuring that methods, observations, and results are clearly communicated.

+ Participate in cross-training across various laboratory groups to become a versatile contributor and a jack-of-all-trades within the special analysis team.

+ Apply sound decision-making skills and independent problem-solving to resolve routine technical issues and escalate complex problems when needed.

+ Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive, respectful, and professional laboratory culture.

+ Adhere to all laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines while performing daily tasks.

+ Support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting process enhancements and maintaining high standards of laboratory practice.

Essential Skills

+ Experience or strong interest in working in a production laboratory environment with routine analytical testing.

+ Knowledge of sample preparation techniques for chemical analysis.

+ Ability to perform bench testing using spectrophotometry, conductivity measurements, fluoride analysis by ion-selective electrode (ISE), and automated titrations.

+ Familiarity with preparing samples for ion chromatography (IC) and liquid chromatography (LC) analysis.

+ Comfort with operating and learning new laboratory instruments and analytical methods.

+ Experience using or willingness to learn laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for data entry and sample tracking.

+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team.

+ Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet turnaround time expectations.

+ Solid analytical skills for interpreting test results and ensuring data quality.

+ Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for documenting and reporting laboratory findings.

+ Responsive, independent problem-solving abilities and an action-oriented approach to daily work.

+ Ability to make sound decisions in a laboratory setting and follow established procedures.

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