Mid-Level Lab Technician

LAB TECHNICIAN
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This position is the mid-skilled worker in the lab. Has successfully completed job training and demonstrated the ability to perform routine quality control testing.

Shift and

Hours:

3rd shift 10pm - 6:30am Monday - Friday

Training: 1st shift for 4 weeks

Pay: $24.52 per hour

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Required): Education:
High School equivalent (GED) and some college level coursework and lab work in general, analytical, and/or organic chemistry.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in a commercial laboratory performing physical testing, HPLC/GC chemical analysis, and ICP nutrient analysis (preferred).

Skills: Ability to perform higher-level mathematical calculations, good eye/hand coordination, solid understanding of chemistry concepts, effective communication, teamwork, chemical analysis using HPLC and GC, and nutrient analysis with ICP instrumentation (preferred).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Complexity of Duties:
Requires interpreting test results for accuracy, credibility, and compliance with specifications, and performing simple problem-solving tasks.

Environment: Primarily laboratory work; requires good physical, visual, and mental attention. Special safety equipment may be required for entry into hazardous manufacturing areas. Waste Disposal:
Isolation, remediation, and containerizing RCRA hazardous waste under supervision.

• Analytical Gravimetric balance operation
• Moisture analysis (Karl Fisher & moisture balance)
• pH operation and calibration
• Density measurement
• Viscometer measurement
• Particle size analysis
• Wet and dry screen analysis
• Suspension and emulsion testing
• Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) – basic operation, sample preparation, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and method setup
• Recognition and resolution of analysis problems with corrective actions
• Basic environmental testing
• Leadership and training of lower-level technicians

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(Preferred): Knowledge of basic ICP operation including sample preparation and analysis.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Preferred): Two years of college chemistry or a degree in a related science field. Combination of education and experience will be considered.

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