Senior Lab Technician

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** WAGE:** $27 per hour
** SHIFT:
** Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:30pm. Saturdays/Overtime/Holidays as needed.
** JOB DEFINITION:
*** This position has above average analytical ability. Performs both routine and nonroutine quality control testing including the trouble shooting of instrumentation problems.
** JOB RELATIONSHIP:
*** Reports to the Quality Supervisor or Laboratory Supervisor.
** JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Required):**
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* Education:

** A Batchelor's degree in Chemistry or other related science field with lab work in general, analytical and/or organic chemistry is preferred - although suitable laboratory work experience may be substituted.
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* Experience:

** Should have a minimum of four (4) years in commercial laboratory performing physical testing, HPLC/GC chemical analysis and experience trouble shooting HPLC & GC instrument issues. Knowledge of ICP operation and nutrient analysis (preferred)
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* Skills:

*** Demonstrate ability to accurately perform routine and non-routine tasks with limited supervision
* Understand and recognize sources of error in analytical work - Demonstrate the ability to relate past experiences with current situations.
* Ability to assist in development and/or writing of new procedures and revising old procedures.
* Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of production & packaging along with a general knowledge of plant production/packaging QC sampling techniques.
* Should have excellent knowledge of basic lab instruments used for physical testing and proficient understanding and ability to perform chemical analysis using HPLC and GC along with a general ability to trouble shoot problems related to HPLC & GC analysis instrumentation.
** JOB SPECIFICATIONS:**
* ** Complexity of Duties:
** Requires the ability to interpret analytical results for accuracy, credibility, compliance with specifications; recognize problems with results and begin investigation to resolve/correct errors (assistance from supervision may be required). Recognizes problems in product quality and assists operations to resolve (or minimize) the extent of the problem.
* ** Supervision Received:
** Minimal direct supervision by Lab Supervisor, Lab Lead or designated alternate.
* ** Supervision Exercised**:
None. May provide training to lower level lab technicians on lab procedures/techniques including general procedures, physical testing, HPLC/GC chemical analysis and HPLC/GC troubleshooting.
* ** Impact on Operations:
** Accuracy of work and ability to spot problem areas that have a direct impact on the effectiveness of the quality control program. Since this position is the front-line trouble shooter in the lab, proficiency in this area can have a pronounced effect on the continued effectiveness of the quality control program.
* ** Contacts:
** Has direct contact with all plant personnel including plant management.
* ** Environment:
** This position works primarily in the laboratory areas. Requires good physical, visual and mental attention. On occasion special safety equipment may be required for entry into a hazardous manufacturing area.
* ** Waste Disposal:
** Highly knowledgeable in appropriate ways of handling of RCRA hazardous wastes generated by the lab processes in accordance with all appropriate regulatory requirements.
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* GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** All responsibilities of Mid-level Laboratory technician.
* Complete physical testing and chemical analysis on samples as well as other assigned jobs on time in a proper manner.
* Accurately complete testing and analysis to minimize retests on same sample.
* Understand and follow lab and company policies.
* Responsible for proper identification, categorization, isolation, remediation, containerizing RCRA hazardous waste generated in the assigned process area and in accordance with all appropriate regulatory and company regulatory requirements.
* Monitor supply of standardization reagents, AI standards, internal standard and mobile phase solutions currently being…